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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.40, 5,952.35 and 2,823.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.40, 5,952.35 and 2,823.19 is: 3,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.40 : 5,952.35 = 2,823.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.40/5,952.35 = 2,823.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.40x = 5,952.35 × 2,823.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.40x = 16,804,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,607.17/4,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.01

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