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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.20, 5,563.11 and 2,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.20, 5,563.11 and 2,262.70 is: 3,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.20 : 5,563.11 = 2,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.20/5,563.11 = 2,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.20x = 5,563.11 × 2,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.20x = 12,587,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,587,649.00/4,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.56

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