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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.88, 5,552.62 and 2,255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.88, 5,552.62 and 2,255.45 is: 3,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.88 : 5,552.62 = 2,255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.88/5,552.62 = 2,255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.88x = 5,552.62 × 2,255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.88x = 12,523,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,623.38/4,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.33

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