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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.20, 5,552.35 and 2,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.20, 5,552.35 and 2,255.07 is: 3,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.20 : 5,552.35 = 2,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.20/5,552.35 = 2,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.20x = 5,552.35 × 2,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.20x = 12,520,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,953.10/4,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.19

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