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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.44, 5,740.98 and 2,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.44, 5,740.98 and 2,391.70 is: 3,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.44 : 5,740.98 = 2,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.44/5,740.98 = 2,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.44x = 5,740.98 × 2,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.44x = 13,730,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,730,701.87/4,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.30

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