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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.21, 5,588.96 and 2,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.21, 5,588.96 and 2,282.25 is: 3,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.21 : 5,588.96 = 2,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.21/5,588.96 = 2,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.21x = 5,588.96 × 2,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.21x = 12,755,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,392.55/4,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.32

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