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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.92, 5,739.38 and 2,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.92, 5,739.38 and 2,270.60 is: 3,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.92 : 5,739.38 = 2,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.92/5,739.38 = 2,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.92x = 5,739.38 × 2,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.92x = 13,031,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031,836.23/4,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.47

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