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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.80, 5,593.80 and 2,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.80, 5,593.80 and 2,285 is: 3,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.80 : 5,593.80 = 2,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.80/5,593.80 = 2,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.80x = 5,593.80 × 2,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.80x = 12,781,833
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,833/4,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.05

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