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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.06, 5,815.36 and 2,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.06, 5,815.36 and 2,325.66 is: 3,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.06 : 5,815.36 = 2,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.06/5,815.36 = 2,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.06x = 5,815.36 × 2,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.06x = 13,524,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,524,550.14/4,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.39

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