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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.41, 5,590.94 and 2,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.41, 5,590.94 and 2,188.41 is: 3,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.41 : 5,590.94 = 2,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.41/5,590.94 = 2,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.41x = 5,590.94 × 2,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.41x = 12,235,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,249.41/4,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.00

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