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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.77, 5,591.41 and 2,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.77, 5,591.41 and 2,283.94 is: 3,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.77 : 5,591.41 = 2,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.77/5,591.41 = 2,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.77x = 5,591.41 × 2,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.77x = 12,770,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770,444.96/4,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.82

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