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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.70, 5,563.66 and 2,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.70, 5,563.66 and 2,263.88 is: 3,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.70 : 5,563.66 = 2,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.70/5,563.66 = 2,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.70x = 5,563.66 × 2,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.70x = 12,595,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595,458.60/4,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.11

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