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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.14, 5,563.38 and 2,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.14, 5,563.38 and 2,262.64 is: 3,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.14 : 5,563.38 = 2,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.14/5,563.38 = 2,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.14x = 5,563.38 × 2,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.14x = 12,587,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587,926.12/4,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.67

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