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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.38, 5,593.72 and 2,284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.38, 5,593.72 and 2,284.97 is: 3,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.38 : 5,593.72 = 2,284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.38/5,593.72 = 2,284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.38x = 5,593.72 × 2,284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.38x = 12,781,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,482.39/4,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.29

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