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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.52, 5,591.76 and 2,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.52, 5,591.76 and 2,283.60 is: 3,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.52 : 5,591.76 = 2,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.52/5,591.76 = 2,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.52x = 5,591.76 × 2,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.52x = 12,769,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769,343.14/4,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.74

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