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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.56, 3,668.31 and 2,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.56, 3,668.31 and 2,023.02 is: 3,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.56 : 3,668.31 = 2,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.56/3,668.31 = 2,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.56x = 3,668.31 × 2,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.56x = 7,421,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,064.50/2,455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.15

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