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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.52, 5,591.09 and 2,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.52, 5,591.09 and 2,188.52 is: 3,020.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.52 : 5,591.09 = 2,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.52/5,591.09 = 2,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.52x = 5,591.09 × 2,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.52x = 12,236,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236,189.80/4,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.15

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