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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.73, 5,543.51 and 2,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.73, 5,543.51 and 2,315.30 is: 3,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.73 : 5,543.51 = 2,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.73/5,543.51 = 2,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.73x = 5,543.51 × 2,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.73x = 12,834,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,888.70/4,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.36

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