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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.42, 5,593.32 and 2,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.42, 5,593.32 and 2,285.33 is: 3,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.42 : 5,593.32 = 2,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.42/5,593.32 = 2,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.42x = 5,593.32 × 2,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.42x = 12,782,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782,554.03/4,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.52

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