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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.85, 4,315.47 and 2,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.85, 4,315.47 and 2,333.54 is: 3,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.85 : 4,315.47 = 2,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.85/4,315.47 = 2,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.85x = 4,315.47 × 2,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.85x = 10,070,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,332.65/3,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.63

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