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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.82, 5,564.96 and 2,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.82, 5,564.96 and 2,240.10 is: 3,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.82 : 5,564.96 = 2,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.82/5,564.96 = 2,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.82x = 5,564.96 × 2,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.82x = 12,466,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,066.90/4,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.15

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