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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.61, 5,814.72 and 2,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.61, 5,814.72 and 2,325.38 is: 3,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.61 : 5,814.72 = 2,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.61/5,814.72 = 2,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.61x = 5,814.72 × 2,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.61x = 13,521,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,521,433.59/4,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.99

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