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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.75, 5,812.40 and 2,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.75, 5,812.40 and 2,348.75 is: 3,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.75 : 5,812.40 = 2,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.75/5,812.40 = 2,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.75x = 5,812.40 × 2,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.75x = 13,651,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651,874.50/4,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.38

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