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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.93, 5,599.95 and 2,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.93, 5,599.95 and 2,265.55 is: 3,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.93 : 5,599.95 = 2,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.93/5,599.95 = 2,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.93x = 5,599.95 × 2,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.93x = 12,686,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686,927.40/4,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.45

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