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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.76, 5,739.22 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.76, 5,739.22 and 2,295.72 is: 3,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.76 : 5,739.22 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.76/5,739.22 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.76x = 5,739.22 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.76x = 13,175,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175,642.14/4,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.17

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