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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.63, 5,726.86 and 2,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.63, 5,726.86 and 2,470.96 is: 3,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.63 : 5,726.86 = 2,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.63/5,726.86 = 2,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.63x = 5,726.86 × 2,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.63x = 14,150,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,841.99/4,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.32

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