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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.92, 5,730.38 and 2,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.92, 5,730.38 and 2,474.29 is: 3,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.92 : 5,730.38 = 2,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.92/5,730.38 = 2,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.92x = 5,730.38 × 2,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.92x = 14,178,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,604.51/4,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.13

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