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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.62, 5,591.23 and 2,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.62, 5,591.23 and 2,283.23 is: 3,150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.62 : 5,591.23 = 2,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.62/5,591.23 = 2,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.62x = 5,591.23 × 2,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.62x = 12,766,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766,072.34/4,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.86

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