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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.59, 5,588.55 and 2,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.59, 5,588.55 and 2,281.26 is: 3,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.59 : 5,588.55 = 2,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.59/5,588.55 = 2,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.59x = 5,588.55 × 2,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.59x = 12,748,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748,924.17/4,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.20

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