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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.18, 5,590.40 and 2,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.18, 5,590.40 and 2,282.88 is: 3,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.18 : 5,590.40 = 2,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.18/5,590.40 = 2,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.18x = 5,590.40 × 2,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.18x = 12,762,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,212.35/4,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.25

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