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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.61, 5,817.48 and 2,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.61, 5,817.48 and 2,327.14 is: 3,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.61 : 5,817.48 = 2,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.61/5,817.48 = 2,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.61x = 5,817.48 × 2,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.61x = 13,538,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538,090.41/4,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.42

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