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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.81, 5,730.78 and 2,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.81, 5,730.78 and 2,474.92 is: 3,413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.81 : 5,730.78 = 2,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.81/5,730.78 = 2,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.81x = 5,730.78 × 2,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.81x = 14,183,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,198.43/4,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.69

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