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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.96, 5,588.61 and 2,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.96, 5,588.61 and 2,282 is: 3,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.96 : 5,588.61 = 2,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.96/5,588.61 = 2,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.96x = 5,588.61 × 2,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.96x = 12,753,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753,208.02/4,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.97

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