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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.22, 5,589.25 and 2,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.22, 5,589.25 and 2,282.13 is: 3,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.22 : 5,589.25 = 2,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.22/5,589.25 = 2,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.22x = 5,589.25 × 2,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.22x = 12,755,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,395.10/4,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.31

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