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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.38, 5,563.20 and 2,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.38, 5,563.20 and 2,263.15 is: 3,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.38 : 5,563.20 = 2,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.38/5,563.20 = 2,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.38x = 5,563.20 × 2,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.38x = 12,590,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,356.08/4,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.09

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