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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.98, 5,592.84 and 2,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.98, 5,592.84 and 2,284.54 is: 3,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.98 : 5,592.84 = 2,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.98/5,592.84 = 2,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.98x = 5,592.84 × 2,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.98x = 12,777,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777,082.03/4,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.52

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