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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.64, 5,551.92 and 2,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.64, 5,551.92 and 2,255.32 is: 3,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.64 : 5,551.92 = 2,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.64/5,551.92 = 2,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.64x = 5,551.92 × 2,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.64x = 12,521,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521,356.21/4,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.95

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