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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.68, 5,593.74 and 2,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.68, 5,593.74 and 2,285.72 is: 3,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.68 : 5,593.74 = 2,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.68/5,593.74 = 2,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.68x = 5,593.74 × 2,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.68x = 12,785,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785,720.69/4,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.10

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