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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.35, 5,591.34 and 2,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.35, 5,591.34 and 2,283.12 is: 3,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.35 : 5,591.34 = 2,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.35/5,591.34 = 2,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.35x = 5,591.34 × 2,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.35x = 12,765,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765,700.18/4,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.97

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