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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.46, 5,562.99 and 2,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.46, 5,562.99 and 2,263.23 is: 3,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.46 : 5,562.99 = 2,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.46/5,562.99 = 2,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.46x = 5,562.99 × 2,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.46x = 12,590,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,325.86/4,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.02

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