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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.85, 5,568.37 and 2,242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.85, 5,568.37 and 2,242.54 is: 3,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.85 : 5,568.37 = 2,242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.85/5,568.37 = 2,242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.85x = 5,568.37 × 2,242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.85x = 12,487,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487,292.46/4,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.86

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