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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.31, 5,563.20 and 2,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.31, 5,563.20 and 2,262.92 is: 3,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.31 : 5,563.20 = 2,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.31/5,563.20 = 2,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.31x = 5,563.20 × 2,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.31x = 12,589,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,078.08/4,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.83

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