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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.96, 5,855.32 and 2,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.96, 5,855.32 and 2,475.32 is: 3,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.96 : 5,855.32 = 2,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.96/5,855.32 = 2,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.96x = 5,855.32 × 2,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.96x = 14,493,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,790.70/4,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.16

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