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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.42, 5,552.31 and 2,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.42, 5,552.31 and 2,255.03 is: 3,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.42 : 5,552.31 = 2,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.42/5,552.31 = 2,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.42x = 5,552.31 × 2,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.42x = 12,520,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,625.62/4,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.94

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