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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.81, 5,722.55 and 2,468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.81, 5,722.55 and 2,468.19 is: 3,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.81 : 5,722.55 = 2,468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.81/5,722.55 = 2,468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.81x = 5,722.55 × 2,468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.81x = 14,124,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124,340.68/4,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.07

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