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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.96, 5,586.08 and 2,255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.96, 5,586.08 and 2,255.46 is: 3,112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.96 : 5,586.08 = 2,255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.96/5,586.08 = 2,255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.96x = 5,586.08 × 2,255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.96x = 12,599,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,180.00/4,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.48

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