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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.97, 5,563.81 and 2,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.97, 5,563.81 and 2,263.24 is: 3,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.97 : 5,563.81 = 2,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.97/5,563.81 = 2,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.97x = 5,563.81 × 2,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.97x = 12,592,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,237.34/4,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.10

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