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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.91, 5,552.99 and 2,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.91, 5,552.99 and 2,255.51 is: 3,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.91 : 5,552.99 = 2,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.91/5,552.99 = 2,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.91x = 5,552.99 × 2,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.91x = 12,524,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,827.08/4,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.60

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