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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.74, 5,539.73 and 2,290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.74, 5,539.73 and 2,290.05 is: 3,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.74 : 5,539.73 = 2,290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.74/5,539.73 = 2,290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.74x = 5,539.73 × 2,290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.74x = 12,686,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686,233.53/4,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.91

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