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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.68, 5,591.16 and 2,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.68, 5,591.16 and 2,283.24 is: 3,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.68 : 5,591.16 = 2,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.68/5,591.16 = 2,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.68x = 5,591.16 × 2,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.68x = 12,765,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765,960.16/4,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.78

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