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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.72, 5,589.87 and 2,258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.72, 5,589.87 and 2,258.21 is: 3,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.72 : 5,589.87 = 2,258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.72/5,589.87 = 2,258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.72x = 5,589.87 × 2,258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.72x = 12,623,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623,072.38/4,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.25

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