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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.69, 5,552.64 and 2,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.69, 5,552.64 and 2,255.37 is: 3,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.69 : 5,552.64 = 2,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.69/5,552.64 = 2,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.69x = 5,552.64 × 2,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.69x = 12,523,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,257.68/4,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.38

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