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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.54, 5,595.89 and 2,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.54, 5,595.89 and 2,286.80 is: 3,155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.54 : 5,595.89 = 2,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.54/5,595.89 = 2,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.54x = 5,595.89 × 2,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.54x = 12,796,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,662.82/4,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.36

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