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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.43, 5,593.66 and 2,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.43, 5,593.66 and 2,285.04 is: 3,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.43 : 5,593.66 = 2,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.43/5,593.66 = 2,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.43x = 5,593.66 × 2,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.43x = 12,781,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,743.99/4,053.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.31

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