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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.93, 5,564.61 and 2,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.93, 5,564.61 and 2,263.64 is: 3,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.93 : 5,564.61 = 2,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.93/5,564.61 = 2,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.93x = 5,564.61 × 2,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.93x = 12,596,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,245.96/4,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.12

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