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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.28, 5,564.80 and 2,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.28, 5,564.80 and 2,263.89 is: 3,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.28 : 5,564.80 = 2,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.28/5,564.80 = 2,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.28x = 5,564.80 × 2,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.28x = 12,598,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,086.81/4,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.31

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