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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.81, 5,801.27 and 2,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.81, 5,801.27 and 2,315.25 is: 3,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.81 : 5,801.27 = 2,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.81/5,801.27 = 2,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.81x = 5,801.27 × 2,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.81x = 13,431,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431,378.79/4,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.05

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