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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.14, 5,595.96 and 2,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.14, 5,595.96 and 2,286.76 is: 3,155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.14 : 5,595.96 = 2,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.14/5,595.96 = 2,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.14x = 5,595.96 × 2,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.14x = 12,796,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,617.49/4,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.65

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