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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.23, 5,562.96 and 2,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.23, 5,562.96 and 2,262.86 is: 3,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.23 : 5,562.96 = 2,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.23/5,562.96 = 2,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.23x = 5,562.96 × 2,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.23x = 12,588,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,199.67/4,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.67

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