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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.91, 5,597.64 and 2,287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.91, 5,597.64 and 2,287.47 is: 3,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.91 : 5,597.64 = 2,287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.91/5,597.64 = 2,287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.91x = 5,597.64 × 2,287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.91x = 12,804,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,433.57/4,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.98

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