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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.73, 5,725.38 and 2,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.73, 5,725.38 and 2,470.88 is: 3,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.73 : 5,725.38 = 2,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.73/5,725.38 = 2,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.73x = 5,725.38 × 2,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.73x = 14,146,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,698.31/4,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.25

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