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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.78, 5,563.84 and 2,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.78, 5,563.84 and 2,263.40 is: 3,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.78 : 5,563.84 = 2,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.78/5,563.84 = 2,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.78x = 5,563.84 × 2,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.78x = 12,593,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,195.46/4,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.48

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