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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.86, 5,591.45 and 2,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.86, 5,591.45 and 2,283.44 is: 3,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.86 : 5,591.45 = 2,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.86/5,591.45 = 2,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.86x = 5,591.45 × 2,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.86x = 12,767,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767,701.21/4,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.07

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