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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.00, 5,562.76 and 2,262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.00, 5,562.76 and 2,262.63 is: 3,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.00 : 5,562.76 = 2,262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.00/5,562.76 = 2,262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.00x = 5,562.76 × 2,262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.00x = 12,586,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,456.35/4,031.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.42

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