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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.58, 5,591.31 and 2,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.58, 5,591.31 and 2,283.32 is: 3,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.58 : 5,591.31 = 2,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.58/5,591.31 = 2,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.58x = 5,591.31 × 2,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.58x = 12,766,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766,749.95/4,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.05

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