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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.85, 5,594.47 and 2,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.85, 5,594.47 and 2,285.52 is: 3,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.85 : 5,594.47 = 2,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.85/5,594.47 = 2,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.85x = 5,594.47 × 2,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.85x = 12,786,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,246.38/4,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.10

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