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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.63, 5,564.95 and 2,240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.63, 5,564.95 and 2,240.11 is: 3,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.63 : 5,564.95 = 2,240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.63/5,564.95 = 2,240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.63x = 5,564.95 × 2,240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.63x = 12,466,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,129.75/4,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.32

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