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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.93, 5,553 and 2,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.93, 5,553 and 2,255.52 is: 3,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.93 : 5,553 = 2,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.93/5,553 = 2,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.93x = 5,553 × 2,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.93x = 12,524,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,902.56/4,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.60

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