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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.70, 5,552.67 and 2,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.70, 5,552.67 and 2,255.32 is: 3,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.70 : 5,552.67 = 2,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.70/5,552.67 = 2,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.70x = 5,552.67 × 2,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.70x = 12,523,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,047.70/4,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.32

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