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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.84, 5,595.78 and 2,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.84, 5,595.78 and 2,287.12 is: 3,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.84 : 5,595.78 = 2,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.84/5,595.78 = 2,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.84x = 5,595.78 × 2,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.84x = 12,798,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,220.35/4,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.50

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