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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.84, 5,590.16 and 2,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.84, 5,590.16 and 2,187.84 is: 3,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.84 : 5,590.16 = 2,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.84/5,590.16 = 2,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.84x = 5,590.16 × 2,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.84x = 12,230,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230,406.19/4,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.22

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