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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.57, 5,552.64 and 2,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.57, 5,552.64 and 2,255.29 is: 3,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.57 : 5,552.64 = 2,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.57/5,552.64 = 2,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.57x = 5,552.64 × 2,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.57x = 12,522,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,774.43/4,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.35

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