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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.94, 5,590.29 and 2,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.94, 5,590.29 and 2,187.94 is: 3,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.94 : 5,590.29 = 2,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.94/5,590.29 = 2,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.94x = 5,590.29 × 2,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.94x = 12,231,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,213.33/4,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.35

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