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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.62, 5,739.62 and 2,480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.62, 5,739.62 and 2,480.13 is: 3,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.62 : 5,739.62 = 2,480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.62/5,739.62 = 2,480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.62x = 5,739.62 × 2,480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.62x = 14,234,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,991.35/4,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.01

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