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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.99, 5,588.87 and 2,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.99, 5,588.87 and 2,281.55 is: 3,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.99 : 5,588.87 = 2,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.99/5,588.87 = 2,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.99x = 5,588.87 × 2,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.99x = 12,751,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751,247.00/4,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.47

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