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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.92, 5,594.20 and 2,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.92, 5,594.20 and 2,261.28 is: 3,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.92 : 5,594.20 = 2,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.92/5,594.20 = 2,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.92x = 5,594.20 × 2,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.92x = 12,650,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650,052.58/4,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.45

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