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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.61, 5,723.58 and 2,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.61, 5,723.58 and 2,469.25 is: 3,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.61 : 5,723.58 = 2,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.61/5,723.58 = 2,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.61x = 5,723.58 × 2,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.61x = 14,132,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,949.92/4,146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.31

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