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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.21, 5,681.74 and 2,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.21, 5,681.74 and 2,325.07 is: 3,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.21 : 5,681.74 = 2,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.21/5,681.74 = 2,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.21x = 5,681.74 × 2,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.21x = 13,210,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210,443.22/4,117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.59

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