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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.83, 5,724.93 and 2,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.83, 5,724.93 and 2,470.02 is: 3,408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.83 : 5,724.93 = 2,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.83/5,724.93 = 2,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.83x = 5,724.93 × 2,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.83x = 14,140,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,691.60/4,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.36

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