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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.60, 5,723.46 and 2,354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.60, 5,723.46 and 2,354.61 is: 3,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.60 : 5,723.46 = 2,354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.60/5,723.46 = 2,354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.60x = 5,723.46 × 2,354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.60x = 13,476,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,476,516.15/4,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.23

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