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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.99, 5,553.09 and 2,255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.99, 5,553.09 and 2,255.61 is: 3,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.99 : 5,553.09 = 2,255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.99/5,553.09 = 2,255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.99x = 5,553.09 × 2,255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.99x = 12,525,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,605.33/4,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.73

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