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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.22, 5,589.32 and 2,349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.22, 5,589.32 and 2,349.06 is: 3,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.22 : 5,589.32 = 2,349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.22/5,589.32 = 2,349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.22x = 5,589.32 × 2,349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.22x = 13,129,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129,648.04/4,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.71

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