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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.06, 5,714.51 and 2,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.06, 5,714.51 and 2,463.53 is: 3,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.06 : 5,714.51 = 2,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.06/5,714.51 = 2,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.06x = 5,714.51 × 2,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.06x = 14,077,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,077,868.79/4,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.76

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