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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.49, 5,590.99 and 2,283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.49, 5,590.99 and 2,283.65 is: 3,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.49 : 5,590.99 = 2,283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.49/5,590.99 = 2,283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.49x = 5,590.99 × 2,283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.49x = 12,767,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,767,864.31/4,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.62

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