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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.82, 5,726.09 and 2,471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.82, 5,726.09 and 2,471.18 is: 3,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.82 : 5,726.09 = 2,471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.82/5,726.09 = 2,471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.82x = 5,726.09 × 2,471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.82x = 14,150,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,173.47/4,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.83

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