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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.51, 5,737.98 and 2,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.51, 5,737.98 and 2,390.19 is: 3,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.51 : 5,737.98 = 2,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.51/5,737.98 = 2,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.51x = 5,737.98 × 2,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.51x = 13,714,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714,862.42/4,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.02

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