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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.71, 5,588.57 and 2,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.71, 5,588.57 and 2,281.88 is: 3,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.71 : 5,588.57 = 2,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.71/5,588.57 = 2,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.71x = 5,588.57 × 2,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.71x = 12,752,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752,448.67/4,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.98

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