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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.32, 5,563.06 and 2,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.32, 5,563.06 and 2,263.02 is: 3,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.32 : 5,563.06 = 2,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.32/5,563.06 = 2,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.32x = 5,563.06 × 2,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.32x = 12,589,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,316.04/4,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.88

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