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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.13, 5,591.32 and 2,283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.13, 5,591.32 and 2,283.69 is: 3,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.13 : 5,591.32 = 2,283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.13/5,591.32 = 2,283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.13x = 5,591.32 × 2,283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.13x = 12,768,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,768,841.57/4,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.14

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