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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.83, 5,591.53 and 2,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.83, 5,591.53 and 2,283.47 is: 3,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.83 : 5,591.53 = 2,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.83/5,591.53 = 2,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.83x = 5,591.53 × 2,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.83x = 12,768,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,768,105.48/4,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.20

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