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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.90, 5,563.32 and 2,263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.90, 5,563.32 and 2,263.58 is: 3,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.90 : 5,563.32 = 2,263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.90/5,563.32 = 2,263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.90x = 5,563.32 × 2,263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.90x = 12,593,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,019.89/4,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.35

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