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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.38, 5,588.22 and 2,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.38, 5,588.22 and 2,281.06 is: 3,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.38 : 5,588.22 = 2,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.38/5,588.22 = 2,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.38x = 5,588.22 × 2,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.38x = 12,747,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,065.11/4,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.91

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