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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.84, 5,739.48 and 2,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.84, 5,739.48 and 2,391.16 is: 3,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.84 : 5,739.48 = 2,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.84/5,739.48 = 2,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.84x = 5,739.48 × 2,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.84x = 13,724,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724,015.00/4,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.96

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