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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.03, 5,737.95 and 2,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.03, 5,737.95 and 2,269.56 is: 3,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.03 : 5,737.95 = 2,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.03/5,737.95 = 2,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.03x = 5,737.95 × 2,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.03x = 13,022,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022,621.80/4,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.92

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