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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.03, 5,585.92 and 2,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.03, 5,585.92 and 2,255.43 is: 3,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.03 : 5,585.92 = 2,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.03/5,585.92 = 2,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.03x = 5,585.92 × 2,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.03x = 12,598,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,651.55/4,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.29

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