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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.14, 5,562.67 and 2,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.14, 5,562.67 and 2,263.02 is: 3,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.14 : 5,562.67 = 2,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.14/5,562.67 = 2,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.14x = 5,562.67 × 2,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.14x = 12,588,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,433.46/4,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.80

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