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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.03, 5,737.96 and 2,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.03, 5,737.96 and 2,269.60 is: 3,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.03 : 5,737.96 = 2,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.03/5,737.96 = 2,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.03x = 5,737.96 × 2,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.03x = 13,022,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022,882.02/4,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.98

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