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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.81, 5,738.91 and 2,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.81, 5,738.91 and 2,270.02 is: 3,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.81 : 5,738.91 = 2,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.81/5,738.91 = 2,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.81x = 5,738.91 × 2,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.81x = 13,027,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027,434.64/4,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.49

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