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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.66, 5,590.92 and 2,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.66, 5,590.92 and 2,283.04 is: 3,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.66 : 5,590.92 = 2,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.66/5,590.92 = 2,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.66x = 5,590.92 × 2,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.66x = 12,764,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,764,294.00/4,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.39

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