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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.63, 5,723.17 and 2,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.63, 5,723.17 and 2,469.09 is: 3,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.63 : 5,723.17 = 2,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.63/5,723.17 = 2,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.63x = 5,723.17 × 2,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.63x = 14,131,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,021.82/4,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.19

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