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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.21, 5,590.55 and 2,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.21, 5,590.55 and 2,282.83 is: 3,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.21 : 5,590.55 = 2,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.21/5,590.55 = 2,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.21x = 5,590.55 × 2,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.21x = 12,762,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,275.26/4,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.24

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