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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.88, 5,563.84 and 2,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.88, 5,563.84 and 2,263.68 is: 3,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.88 : 5,563.84 = 2,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.88/5,563.84 = 2,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.88x = 5,563.84 × 2,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.88x = 12,594,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,753.33/4,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.79

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