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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.85, 5,565.61 and 2,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.85, 5,565.61 and 2,240.54 is: 3,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.85 : 5,565.61 = 2,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.85/5,565.61 = 2,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.85x = 5,565.61 × 2,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.85x = 12,469,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,971.83/4,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.10

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