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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.53, 5,717.42 and 3,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.53, 5,717.42 and 3,195.20 is: 4,411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.53 : 5,717.42 = 3,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.53/5,717.42 = 3,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.53x = 5,717.42 × 3,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.53x = 18,268,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,278.52/4,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.00

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