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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.58, 5,739.06 and 2,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.58, 5,739.06 and 2,390.30 is: 3,298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.58 : 5,739.06 = 2,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.58/5,739.06 = 2,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.58x = 5,739.06 × 2,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.58x = 13,718,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718,075.12/4,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.74

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