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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.89, 5,563.71 and 2,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.89, 5,563.71 and 2,263.77 is: 3,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.89 : 5,563.71 = 2,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.89/5,563.71 = 2,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.89x = 5,563.71 × 2,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.89x = 12,594,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,959.79/4,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.84

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