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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.41, 5,739.91 and 2,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.41, 5,739.91 and 2,270.98 is: 3,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.41 : 5,739.91 = 2,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.41/5,739.91 = 2,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.41x = 5,739.91 × 2,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.41x = 13,035,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,220.81/4,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.91

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