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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.59, 5,596.65 and 2,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.59, 5,596.65 and 2,287.76 is: 3,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.59 : 5,596.65 = 2,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.59/5,596.65 = 2,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.59x = 5,596.65 × 2,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.59x = 12,803,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,792.00/4,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.07

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