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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.72, 5,563.70 and 2,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.72, 5,563.70 and 2,263.38 is: 3,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.72 : 5,563.70 = 2,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.72/5,563.70 = 2,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.72x = 5,563.70 × 2,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.72x = 12,592,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,767.31/4,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.42

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