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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.73, 5,588.51 and 2,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.73, 5,588.51 and 2,281.23 is: 3,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.73 : 5,588.51 = 2,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.73/5,588.51 = 2,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.73x = 5,588.51 × 2,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.73x = 12,748,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748,665.26/4,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.03

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