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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.51, 5,564.72 and 2,240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.51, 5,564.72 and 2,240.07 is: 3,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.51 : 5,564.72 = 2,240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.51/5,564.72 = 2,240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.51x = 5,564.72 × 2,240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.51x = 12,465,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,351.13/4,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.21

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