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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.82, 5,588.31 and 2,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.82, 5,588.31 and 2,281.06 is: 3,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.82 : 5,588.31 = 2,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.82/5,588.31 = 2,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.82x = 5,588.31 × 2,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.82x = 12,747,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,270.41/4,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.61

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