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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.82, 5,563.75 and 2,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.82, 5,563.75 and 2,263.52 is: 3,123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.82 : 5,563.75 = 2,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.82/5,563.75 = 2,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.82x = 5,563.75 × 2,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.82x = 12,593,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,659.40/4,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.57

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