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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.41, 5,589.46 and 2,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.41, 5,589.46 and 2,281.91 is: 3,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.41 : 5,589.46 = 2,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.41/5,589.46 = 2,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.41x = 5,589.46 × 2,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.41x = 12,754,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754,644.67/4,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.98

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