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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.93, 5,595.81 and 2,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.93, 5,595.81 and 2,262.54 is: 3,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.93 : 5,595.81 = 2,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.93/5,595.81 = 2,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.93x = 5,595.81 × 2,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.93x = 12,660,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,756.46/4,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.31

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