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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.17, 5,592.98 and 2,285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.17, 5,592.98 and 2,285.09 is: 3,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.17 : 5,592.98 = 2,285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.17/5,592.98 = 2,285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.17x = 5,592.98 × 2,285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.17x = 12,780,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,451.24/4,053.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.20

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