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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.52, 5,592.39 and 2,284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.52, 5,592.39 and 2,284.11 is: 3,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.52 : 5,592.39 = 2,284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.52/5,592.39 = 2,284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.52x = 5,592.39 × 2,284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.52x = 12,773,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773,633.92/4,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.02

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