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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.83, 5,594.78 and 2,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.83, 5,594.78 and 2,285.80 is: 3,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.83 : 5,594.78 = 2,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.83/5,594.78 = 2,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.83x = 5,594.78 × 2,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.83x = 12,788,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,539.85/4,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.68

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