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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.91, 5,739.47 and 2,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.91, 5,739.47 and 2,270.62 is: 3,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.91 : 5,739.47 = 2,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.91/5,739.47 = 2,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.91x = 5,739.47 × 2,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.91x = 13,032,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032,144.02/4,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.55

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