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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.74, 5,590.36 and 2,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.74, 5,590.36 and 2,282.70 is: 3,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.74 : 5,590.36 = 2,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.74/5,590.36 = 2,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.74x = 5,590.36 × 2,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.74x = 12,761,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761,114.77/4,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.32

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