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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.58, 5,592.22 and 2,283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.58, 5,592.22 and 2,283.85 is: 3,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.58 : 5,592.22 = 2,283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.58/5,592.22 = 2,283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.58x = 5,592.22 × 2,283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.58x = 12,771,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,791.65/4,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.52

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