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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.83, 5,585.97 and 2,255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.83, 5,585.97 and 2,255.38 is: 3,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.83 : 5,585.97 = 2,255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.83/5,585.97 = 2,255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.83x = 5,585.97 × 2,255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.83x = 12,598,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,510.93/4,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.41

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