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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.48, 5,589.62 and 2,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.48, 5,589.62 and 2,282.08 is: 3,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.48 : 5,589.62 = 2,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.48/5,589.62 = 2,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.48x = 5,589.62 × 2,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.48x = 12,755,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,960.01/4,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.25

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