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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.58, 5,592.83 and 2,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.58, 5,592.83 and 2,284.08 is: 3,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.58 : 5,592.83 = 2,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.58/5,592.83 = 2,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.58x = 5,592.83 × 2,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.58x = 12,774,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,459.73/4,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.18

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