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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.57, 5,567.72 and 2,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.57, 5,567.72 and 2,242.08 is: 3,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.57 : 5,567.72 = 2,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.57/5,567.72 = 2,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.57x = 5,567.72 × 2,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.57x = 12,483,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483,262.45/4,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.08

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