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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.68, 5,595.45 and 2,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.68, 5,595.45 and 2,286.28 is: 3,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.68 : 5,595.45 = 2,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.68/5,595.45 = 2,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.68x = 5,595.45 × 2,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.68x = 12,792,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,751.44/4,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.06

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