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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.13, 5,726.31 and 2,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.13, 5,726.31 and 2,471 is: 3,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.13 : 5,726.31 = 2,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.13/5,726.31 = 2,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.13x = 5,726.31 × 2,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.13x = 14,149,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,712.01/4,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.46

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