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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.64, 5,563.66 and 2,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.64, 5,563.66 and 2,263.24 is: 3,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.64 : 5,563.66 = 2,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.64/5,563.66 = 2,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.64x = 5,563.66 × 2,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.64x = 12,591,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,897.86/4,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.27

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