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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.99, 5,731.31 and 2,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.99, 5,731.31 and 2,475.26 is: 3,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.99 : 5,731.31 = 2,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.99/5,731.31 = 2,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.99x = 5,731.31 × 2,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.99x = 14,186,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,459.92/4,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.32

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