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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.66, 5,853.48 and 2,474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.66, 5,853.48 and 2,474.45 is: 3,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.66 : 5,853.48 = 2,474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.66/5,853.48 = 2,474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.66x = 5,853.48 × 2,474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.66x = 14,484,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,143.59/4,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.73

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