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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.37, 5,563.38 and 2,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.37, 5,563.38 and 2,263.01 is: 3,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.37 : 5,563.38 = 2,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.37/5,563.38 = 2,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.37x = 5,563.38 × 2,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.37x = 12,589,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,965.24/4,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.00

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