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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.22, 5,739.63 and 2,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.22, 5,739.63 and 2,270.73 is: 3,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.22 : 5,739.63 = 2,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.22/5,739.63 = 2,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.22x = 5,739.63 × 2,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.22x = 13,033,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,150.03/4,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.56

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