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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.31, 5,590.82 and 2,188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.31, 5,590.82 and 2,188.31 is: 3,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.31 : 5,590.82 = 2,188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.31/5,590.82 = 2,188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.31x = 5,590.82 × 2,188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.31x = 12,234,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234,450.35/4,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.87

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