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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.68, 5,591.40 and 2,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.68, 5,591.40 and 2,283.36 is: 3,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.68 : 5,591.40 = 2,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.68/5,591.40 = 2,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.68x = 5,591.40 × 2,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.68x = 12,767,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767,179.10/4,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.08

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