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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.22, 5,563.07 and 2,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.22, 5,563.07 and 2,262.82 is: 3,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.22 : 5,563.07 = 2,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.22/5,563.07 = 2,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.22x = 5,563.07 × 2,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.22x = 12,588,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,226.06/4,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.68

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