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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.96, 5,592.92 and 2,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.96, 5,592.92 and 2,284.94 is: 3,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.96 : 5,592.92 = 2,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.96/5,592.92 = 2,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.96x = 5,592.92 × 2,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.96x = 12,779,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779,464.37/4,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.12

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