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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.92, 5,594.46 and 2,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.92, 5,594.46 and 2,285.48 is: 3,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.92 : 5,594.46 = 2,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.92/5,594.46 = 2,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.92x = 5,594.46 × 2,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.92x = 12,786,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,026.44/4,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.99

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