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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.38, 5,553.46 and 2,255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.38, 5,553.46 and 2,255.95 is: 3,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.38 : 5,553.46 = 2,255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.38/5,553.46 = 2,255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.38x = 5,553.46 × 2,255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.38x = 12,528,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,337.85/4,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.11

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