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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.88, 5,592.83 and 2,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.88, 5,592.83 and 2,284.25 is: 3,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.88 : 5,592.83 = 2,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.88/5,592.83 = 2,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.88x = 5,592.83 × 2,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.88x = 12,775,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775,382.54/4,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.17

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