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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.55, 5,738.71 and 2,390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.55, 5,738.71 and 2,390.11 is: 3,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.55 : 5,738.71 = 2,390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.55/5,738.71 = 2,390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.55x = 5,738.71 × 2,390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.55x = 13,716,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,148.16/4,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.30

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