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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.15, 5,726.74 and 2,471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.15, 5,726.74 and 2,471.32 is: 3,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.15 : 5,726.74 = 2,471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.15/5,726.74 = 2,471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.15x = 5,726.74 × 2,471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.15x = 14,152,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,607.10/4,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.14

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