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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.39, 5,952.99 and 2,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.39, 5,952.99 and 2,721.18 is: 3,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.39 : 5,952.99 = 2,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.39/5,952.99 = 2,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.39x = 5,952.99 × 2,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.39x = 16,199,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,157.33/4,315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.81

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