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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.66, 5,563.30 and 2,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.66, 5,563.30 and 2,262.94 is: 3,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.66 : 5,563.30 = 2,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.66/5,563.30 = 2,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.66x = 5,563.30 × 2,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.66x = 12,589,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,414.10/4,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.64

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