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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.51, 5,563.46 and 2,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.51, 5,563.46 and 2,263.11 is: 3,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.51 : 5,563.46 = 2,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.51/5,563.46 = 2,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.51x = 5,563.46 × 2,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.51x = 12,590,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,710.65/4,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.08

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