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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.68, 5,589.59 and 2,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.68, 5,589.59 and 2,282.04 is: 3,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.68 : 5,589.59 = 2,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.68/5,589.59 = 2,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.68x = 5,589.59 × 2,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.68x = 12,755,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755,656.55/4,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.02

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