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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.28, 5,591.09 and 2,283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.28, 5,591.09 and 2,283.05 is: 3,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.28 : 5,591.09 = 2,283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.28/5,591.09 = 2,283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.28x = 5,591.09 × 2,283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.28x = 12,764,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764,738.02/4,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.79

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