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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.70, 5,553.23 and 2,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.70, 5,553.23 and 2,255.67 is: 3,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.70 : 5,553.23 = 2,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.70/5,553.23 = 2,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.70x = 5,553.23 × 2,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.70x = 12,526,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,243.04/4,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.12

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