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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.18, 5,564.43 and 2,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.18, 5,564.43 and 2,263.78 is: 3,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.18 : 5,564.43 = 2,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.18/5,564.43 = 2,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.18x = 5,564.43 × 2,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.18x = 12,596,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,652.30/4,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.03

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