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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.41, 5,552.30 and 2,255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.41, 5,552.30 and 2,255.01 is: 3,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.41 : 5,552.30 = 2,255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.41/5,552.30 = 2,255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.41x = 5,552.30 × 2,255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.41x = 12,520,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,494.63/4,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.91

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