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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.63, 5,724.55 and 2,470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.63, 5,724.55 and 2,470.09 is: 3,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.63 : 5,724.55 = 2,470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.63/5,724.55 = 2,470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.63x = 5,724.55 × 2,470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.63x = 14,140,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,153.71/4,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.57

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