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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.82, 6,357.43 and 1,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.82, 6,357.43 and 1,315.54 is: 1,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.82 : 6,357.43 = 1,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.82/6,357.43 = 1,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.82x = 6,357.43 × 1,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.82x = 8,363,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,421.68/4,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.52

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