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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.68, 5,729.22 and 2,473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.68, 5,729.22 and 2,473.79 is: 3,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.68 : 5,729.22 = 2,473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.68/5,729.22 = 2,473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.68x = 5,729.22 × 2,473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.68x = 14,172,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,858.50/4,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.12

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