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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.39, 5,563.02 and 2,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.39, 5,563.02 and 2,263.27 is: 3,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.39 : 5,563.02 = 2,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.39/5,563.02 = 2,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.39x = 5,563.02 × 2,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.39x = 12,590,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,588.46/4,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.14

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