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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.63, 5,591.25 and 2,188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.63, 5,591.25 and 2,188.63 is: 3,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.63 : 5,591.25 = 2,188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.63/5,591.25 = 2,188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.63x = 5,591.25 × 2,188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.63x = 12,237,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237,138.59/4,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.30

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