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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.39, 5,592.36 and 2,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.39, 5,592.36 and 2,284.02 is: 3,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.39 : 5,592.36 = 2,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.39/5,592.36 = 2,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.39x = 5,592.36 × 2,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.39x = 12,773,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773,062.09/4,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.99

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