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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.10, 5,562.81 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.10, 5,562.81 and 2,262.60 is: 3,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.10 : 5,562.81 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.10/5,562.81 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.10x = 5,562.81 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.10x = 12,586,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,413.91/4,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.33

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