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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.70, 6,211.78 and 2,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.70, 6,211.78 and 2,473.04 is: 3,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.70 : 6,211.78 = 2,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.70/6,211.78 = 2,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.70x = 6,211.78 × 2,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.70x = 15,361,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,980.41/4,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.48

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