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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.87, 5,591.58 and 2,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.87, 5,591.58 and 2,283.48 is: 3,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.87 : 5,591.58 = 2,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.87/5,591.58 = 2,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.87x = 5,591.58 × 2,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.87x = 12,768,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,768,261.10/4,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.20

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