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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.64, 5,723.98 and 2,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.64, 5,723.98 and 2,469.93 is: 3,407.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.64 : 5,723.98 = 2,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.64/5,723.98 = 2,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.64x = 5,723.98 × 2,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.64x = 14,137,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,829.92/4,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.00

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