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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.51, 5,563.78 and 2,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.51, 5,563.78 and 2,263.22 is: 3,123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.51 : 5,563.78 = 2,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.51/5,563.78 = 2,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.51x = 5,563.78 × 2,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.51x = 12,592,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,058.17/4,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.41

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