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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.49, 5,588.13 and 2,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.49, 5,588.13 and 2,281.02 is: 3,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.49 : 5,588.13 = 2,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.49/5,588.13 = 2,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.49x = 5,588.13 × 2,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.49x = 12,746,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,636.29/4,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.71

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