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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.17, 5,729.46 and 2,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.17, 5,729.46 and 2,473.56 is: 3,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.17 : 5,729.46 = 2,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.17/5,729.46 = 2,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.17x = 5,729.46 × 2,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.17x = 14,172,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,163.08/4,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.02

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