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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.50, 5,563.02 and 2,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.50, 5,563.02 and 2,262.86 is: 3,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.50 : 5,563.02 = 2,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.50/5,563.02 = 2,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.50x = 5,563.02 × 2,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.50x = 12,588,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,335.44/4,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.49

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