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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.64, 5,588.46 and 2,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.64, 5,588.46 and 2,281.41 is: 3,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.64 : 5,588.46 = 2,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.64/5,588.46 = 2,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.64x = 5,588.46 × 2,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.64x = 12,749,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,568.53/4,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.32

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