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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.84, 5,594.28 and 2,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.84, 5,594.28 and 2,261.28 is: 3,120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.84 : 5,594.28 = 2,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.84/5,594.28 = 2,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.84x = 5,594.28 × 2,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.84x = 12,650,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650,233.48/4,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.56

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