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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.74, 5,595.15 and 2,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.74, 5,595.15 and 2,286.62 is: 3,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.74 : 5,595.15 = 2,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.74/5,595.15 = 2,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.74x = 5,595.15 × 2,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.74x = 12,793,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,981.89/4,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.31

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