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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.34, 5,592.16 and 2,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.34, 5,592.16 and 2,283.95 is: 3,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.34 : 5,592.16 = 2,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.34/5,592.16 = 2,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.34x = 5,592.16 × 2,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.34x = 12,772,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772,174.45/4,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.80

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