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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.24, 5,590.65 and 2,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.24, 5,590.65 and 2,282.87 is: 3,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.24 : 5,590.65 = 2,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.24/5,590.65 = 2,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.24x = 5,590.65 × 2,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.24x = 12,762,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,727.17/4,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.33

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