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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.65, 5,593.86 and 2,285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.65, 5,593.86 and 2,285.42 is: 3,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.65 : 5,593.86 = 2,285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.65/5,593.86 = 2,285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.65x = 5,593.86 × 2,285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.65x = 12,784,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,291.55/4,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.78

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