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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.74, 5,595.54 and 2,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.74, 5,595.54 and 2,286.34 is: 3,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.74 : 5,595.54 = 2,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.74/5,595.54 = 2,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.74x = 5,595.54 × 2,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.74x = 12,793,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,306.92/4,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.15

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