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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.91, 5,591.49 and 2,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.91, 5,591.49 and 2,283.68 is: 3,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.91 : 5,591.49 = 2,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.91/5,591.49 = 2,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.91x = 5,591.49 × 2,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.91x = 12,769,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769,173.88/4,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.40

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