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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.73, 5,563.05 and 2,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.73, 5,563.05 and 2,262.90 is: 3,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.73 : 5,563.05 = 2,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.73/5,563.05 = 2,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.73x = 5,563.05 × 2,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.73x = 12,588,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,625.85/4,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.17

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