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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.10, 4,313.68 and 1,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.10, 4,313.68 and 1,415.27 is: 2,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.10 : 4,313.68 = 1,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.10/4,313.68 = 1,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.10x = 4,313.68 × 1,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.10x = 6,105,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,021.89/2,875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.42

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