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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.94, 5,739.09 and 2,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.94, 5,739.09 and 2,270.14 is: 3,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.94 : 5,739.09 = 2,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.94/5,739.09 = 2,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.94x = 5,739.09 × 2,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.94x = 13,028,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,028,540.77/4,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.66

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