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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.80, 5,594.73 and 2,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.80, 5,594.73 and 2,285.44 is: 3,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.80 : 5,594.73 = 2,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.80/5,594.73 = 2,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.80x = 5,594.73 × 2,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.80x = 12,786,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,419.73/4,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.18

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