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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.68, 6,324.98 and 1,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.68, 6,324.98 and 1,875.89 is: 2,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.68 : 6,324.98 = 1,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.68/6,324.98 = 1,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.68x = 6,324.98 × 1,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.68x = 11,864,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864,925.73/4,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.48

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