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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.25, 5,563.82 and 2,353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.25, 5,563.82 and 2,353.63 is: 3,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.25 : 5,563.82 = 2,353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.25/5,563.82 = 2,353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.25x = 5,563.82 × 2,353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.25x = 13,095,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095,173.67/4,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.42

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