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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.74, 5,723.82 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.74, 5,723.82 and 2,469.96 is: 3,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.74 : 5,723.82 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.74/5,723.82 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.74x = 5,723.82 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.74x = 14,137,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,606.45/4,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.51

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