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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.61, 5,592.84 and 2,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.61, 5,592.84 and 2,284.32 is: 3,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.61 : 5,592.84 = 2,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.61/5,592.84 = 2,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.61x = 5,592.84 × 2,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.61x = 12,775,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775,836.27/4,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.50

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