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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.40, 5,739.94 and 2,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.40, 5,739.94 and 2,270.92 is: 3,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.40 : 5,739.94 = 2,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.40/5,739.94 = 2,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.40x = 5,739.94 × 2,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.40x = 13,034,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,944.54/4,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.85

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