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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.79, 6,203.19 and 2,473.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.79, 6,203.19 and 2,473.83 is: 3,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.79 : 6,203.19 = 2,473.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.79/6,203.19 = 2,473.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.79x = 6,203.19 × 2,473.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.79x = 15,345,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345,637.52/4,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.50

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