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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.74, 5,589.96 and 2,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.74, 5,589.96 and 2,282.37 is: 3,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.74 : 5,589.96 = 2,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.74/5,589.96 = 2,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.74x = 5,589.96 × 2,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.74x = 12,758,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758,357.01/4,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.64

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