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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.42, 5,563.44 and 2,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.42, 5,563.44 and 2,263.01 is: 3,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.42 : 5,563.44 = 2,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.42/5,563.44 = 2,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.42x = 5,563.44 × 2,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.42x = 12,590,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,092.54/4,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.00

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