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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.71, 5,589.86 and 2,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.71, 5,589.86 and 2,282.33 is: 3,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.71 : 5,589.86 = 2,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.71/5,589.86 = 2,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.71x = 5,589.86 × 2,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.71x = 12,757,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,757,905.17/4,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.55

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