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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.74, 5,588.76 and 2,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.74, 5,588.76 and 2,281.42 is: 3,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.74 : 5,588.76 = 2,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.74/5,588.76 = 2,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.74x = 5,588.76 × 2,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.74x = 12,750,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750,308.84/4,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.43

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