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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.38, 5,723.32 and 2,468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.38, 5,723.32 and 2,468.74 is: 3,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.38 : 5,723.32 = 2,468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.38/5,723.32 = 2,468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.38x = 5,723.32 × 2,468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.38x = 14,129,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,389.02/4,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.82

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