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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.61, 5,593.95 and 2,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.61, 5,593.95 and 2,285.79 is: 3,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.61 : 5,593.95 = 2,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.61/5,593.95 = 2,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.61x = 5,593.95 × 2,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.61x = 12,786,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,594.97/4,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.37

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