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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.76, 5,591.43 and 2,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.76, 5,591.43 and 2,283.80 is: 3,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.76 : 5,591.43 = 2,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.76/5,591.43 = 2,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.76x = 5,591.43 × 2,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.76x = 12,769,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769,679.88/4,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.64

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