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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.83, 5,553.22 and 2,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.83, 5,553.22 and 2,255.60 is: 3,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.83 : 5,553.22 = 2,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.83/5,553.22 = 2,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.83x = 5,553.22 × 2,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.83x = 12,525,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,843.03/4,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.92

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