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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.38, 5,590.71 and 2,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.38, 5,590.71 and 2,283.57 is: 3,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.38 : 5,590.71 = 2,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.38/5,590.71 = 2,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.38x = 5,590.71 × 2,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.38x = 12,766,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766,777.63/4,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.22

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