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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.74, 5,592.90 and 2,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.74, 5,592.90 and 2,284.42 is: 3,152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.74 : 5,592.90 = 2,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.74/5,592.90 = 2,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.74x = 5,592.90 × 2,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.74x = 12,776,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776,532.62/4,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.57

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