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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.77, 5,590.03 and 2,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.77, 5,590.03 and 2,282.94 is: 3,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.77 : 5,590.03 = 2,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.77/5,590.03 = 2,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.77x = 5,590.03 × 2,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.77x = 12,761,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761,703.09/4,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.44

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