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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.74, 5,588.52 and 2,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.74, 5,588.52 and 2,281.30 is: 3,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.74 : 5,588.52 = 2,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.74/5,588.52 = 2,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.74x = 5,588.52 × 2,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.74x = 12,749,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,090.68/4,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.13

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