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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.24, 5,592.03 and 2,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.24, 5,592.03 and 2,283.87 is: 3,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.24 : 5,592.03 = 2,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.24/5,592.03 = 2,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.24x = 5,592.03 × 2,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.24x = 12,771,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,469.56/4,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.71

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