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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.68, 5,592.44 and 2,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.68, 5,592.44 and 2,284.44 is: 3,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.68 : 5,592.44 = 2,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.68/5,592.44 = 2,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.68x = 5,592.44 × 2,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.68x = 12,775,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775,593.63/4,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.38

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