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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.21, 5,591.89 and 2,284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.21, 5,591.89 and 2,284.19 is: 3,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.21 : 5,591.89 = 2,284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.21/5,591.89 = 2,284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.21x = 5,591.89 × 2,284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.21x = 12,772,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772,914.11/4,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.08

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