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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.21, 5,594.88 and 2,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.21, 5,594.88 and 2,797.31 is: 3,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.21 : 5,594.88 = 2,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.21/5,594.88 = 2,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.21x = 5,594.88 × 2,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.21x = 15,650,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650,585.80/4,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.43

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