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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.88, 5,592.42 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.88, 5,592.42 and 2,284.20 is: 3,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.88 : 5,592.42 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.88/5,592.42 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.88x = 5,592.42 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.88x = 12,774,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,205.76/4,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.88

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