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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.49, 5,568.55 and 2,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.49, 5,568.55 and 2,242.96 is: 3,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.49 : 5,568.55 = 2,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.49/5,568.55 = 2,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.49x = 5,568.55 × 2,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.49x = 12,490,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490,015.38/4,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.04

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