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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.56, 5,563.74 and 2,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.56, 5,563.74 and 2,263.12 is: 3,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.56 : 5,563.74 = 2,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.56/5,563.74 = 2,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.56x = 5,563.74 × 2,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.56x = 12,591,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,411.27/4,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.21

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