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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.64, 5,725.36 and 2,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.64, 5,725.36 and 2,470.93 is: 3,408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.64 : 5,725.36 = 2,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.64/5,725.36 = 2,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.64x = 5,725.36 × 2,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.64x = 14,146,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,963.78/4,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.38

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