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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.72, 5,591.28 and 2,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.72, 5,591.28 and 2,283.58 is: 3,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.72 : 5,591.28 = 2,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.72/5,591.28 = 2,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.72x = 5,591.28 × 2,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.72x = 12,768,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,768,135.18/4,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.29

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