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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.35, 5,553.63 and 2,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.35, 5,553.63 and 2,255.99 is: 3,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.35 : 5,553.63 = 2,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.35/5,553.63 = 2,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.35x = 5,553.63 × 2,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.35x = 12,528,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,905.98/4,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.27

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