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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.83, 5,723.55 and 2,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.83, 5,723.55 and 2,469.02 is: 3,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.83 : 5,723.55 = 2,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.83/5,723.55 = 2,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.83x = 5,723.55 × 2,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.83x = 14,131,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,530.80/4,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.97

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