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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.70, 6,239.55 and 3,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.70, 6,239.55 and 3,722.30 is: 5,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.70 : 6,239.55 = 3,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.70/6,239.55 = 3,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.70x = 6,239.55 × 3,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.70x = 23,225,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,476.97/4,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.45

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