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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.58, 5,563.72 and 2,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.58, 5,563.72 and 2,263.35 is: 3,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.58 : 5,563.72 = 2,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.58/5,563.72 = 2,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.58x = 5,563.72 × 2,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.58x = 12,592,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,645.66/4,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.50

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