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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.98, 5,725.72 and 2,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.98, 5,725.72 and 2,471.13 is: 3,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.98 : 5,725.72 = 2,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.98/5,725.72 = 2,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.98x = 5,725.72 × 2,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.98x = 14,148,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,998.46/4,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.59

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