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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.58, 5,723.82 and 2,469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.58, 5,723.82 and 2,469.15 is: 3,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.58 : 5,723.82 = 2,469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.58/5,723.82 = 2,469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.58x = 5,723.82 × 2,469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.58x = 14,132,970.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,970.15/4,148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.70

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