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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.82, 5,567.90 and 2,242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.82, 5,567.90 and 2,242.41 is: 3,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.82 : 5,567.90 = 2,242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.82/5,567.90 = 2,242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.82x = 5,567.90 × 2,242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.82x = 12,485,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,485,517.44/4,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.44

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