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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.79, 5,592.63 and 2,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.79, 5,592.63 and 2,284.74 is: 3,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.79 : 5,592.63 = 2,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.79/5,592.63 = 2,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.79x = 5,592.63 × 2,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.79x = 12,777,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777,705.47/4,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.82

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