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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.29, 5,590.70 and 2,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.29, 5,590.70 and 2,282.90 is: 3,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.29 : 5,590.70 = 2,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.29/5,590.70 = 2,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.29x = 5,590.70 × 2,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.29x = 12,762,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,969.66/4,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.35

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