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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.85, 5,740.58 and 2,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.85, 5,740.58 and 2,271.44 is: 3,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.85 : 5,740.58 = 2,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.85/5,740.58 = 2,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.85x = 5,740.58 × 2,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.85x = 13,039,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,403.07/4,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.59

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