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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.80, 5,563.50 and 2,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.80, 5,563.50 and 2,263 is: 3,122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.80 : 5,563.50 = 2,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.80/5,563.50 = 2,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.80x = 5,563.50 × 2,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.80x = 12,590,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,200.50/4,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.72

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