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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.84, 5,594.32 and 2,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.84, 5,594.32 and 2,285.48 is: 3,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.84 : 5,594.32 = 2,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.84/5,594.32 = 2,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.84x = 5,594.32 × 2,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.84x = 12,785,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,785,706.47/4,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.97

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