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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.59, 5,717.52 and 2,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.59, 5,717.52 and 2,464.96 is: 3,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.59 : 5,717.52 = 2,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.59/5,717.52 = 2,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.59x = 5,717.52 × 2,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.59x = 14,093,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,458.10/4,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.27

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