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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.76, 5,567.85 and 2,242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.76, 5,567.85 and 2,242.23 is: 3,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.76 : 5,567.85 = 2,242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.76/5,567.85 = 2,242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.76x = 5,567.85 × 2,242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.76x = 12,484,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,387.96/4,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.21

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