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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.89, 5,551.82 and 2,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.89, 5,551.82 and 2,255.07 is: 3,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.89 : 5,551.82 = 2,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.89/5,551.82 = 2,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.89x = 5,551.82 × 2,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.89x = 12,519,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519,742.73/4,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.13

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