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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.73, 5,563.30 and 2,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.73, 5,563.30 and 2,262.96 is: 3,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.73 : 5,563.30 = 2,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.73/5,563.30 = 2,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.73x = 5,563.30 × 2,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.73x = 12,589,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,539.28/4,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.61

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