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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.14, 5,563.02 and 2,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.14, 5,563.02 and 2,262.70 is: 3,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.14 : 5,563.02 = 2,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.14/5,563.02 = 2,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.14x = 5,563.02 × 2,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.14x = 12,587,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587,445.35/4,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.55

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