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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.92, 5,727.84 and 2,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.92, 5,727.84 and 2,449.08 is: 3,379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.92 : 5,727.84 = 2,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.92/5,727.84 = 2,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.92x = 5,727.84 × 2,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.92x = 14,027,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027,938.39/4,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.48

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