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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.18, 5,723.28 and 2,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.18, 5,723.28 and 2,469.44 is: 3,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.18 : 5,723.28 = 2,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.18/5,723.28 = 2,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.18x = 5,723.28 × 2,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.18x = 14,133,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,310.87/4,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.29

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