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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.83, 5,563.92 and 2,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.83, 5,563.92 and 2,263.42 is: 3,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.83 : 5,563.92 = 2,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.83/5,563.92 = 2,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.83x = 5,563.92 × 2,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.83x = 12,593,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,487.81/4,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.52

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