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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.35, 5,592.98 and 2,284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.35, 5,592.98 and 2,284.67 is: 3,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.35 : 5,592.98 = 2,284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.35/5,592.98 = 2,284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.35x = 5,592.98 × 2,284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.35x = 12,778,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778,085.65/4,053.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.48

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