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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.82, 5,590.13 and 2,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.82, 5,590.13 and 2,187.82 is: 3,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.82 : 5,590.13 = 2,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.82/5,590.13 = 2,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.82x = 5,590.13 × 2,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.82x = 12,230,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230,159.33/4,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.18

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