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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.76, 5,563.55 and 2,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.76, 5,563.55 and 2,262.93 is: 3,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.76 : 5,563.55 = 2,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.76/5,563.55 = 2,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.76x = 5,563.55 × 2,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.76x = 12,589,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,924.20/4,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.69

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