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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.39, 5,552.51 and 2,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.39, 5,552.51 and 2,255.56 is: 3,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.39 : 5,552.51 = 2,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.39/5,552.51 = 2,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.39x = 5,552.51 × 2,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.39x = 12,524,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,019.46/4,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.80

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