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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.81, 5,590.31 and 2,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.81, 5,590.31 and 2,282.49 is: 3,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.81 : 5,590.31 = 2,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.81/5,590.31 = 2,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.81x = 5,590.31 × 2,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.81x = 12,759,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759,815.26/4,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.94

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