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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.39, 5,723.64 and 2,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.39, 5,723.64 and 2,469.68 is: 3,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.39 : 5,723.64 = 2,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.39/5,723.64 = 2,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.39x = 5,723.64 × 2,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.39x = 14,135,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135,530.62/4,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.65

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