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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.78, 5,952.35 and 2,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.78, 5,952.35 and 2,801.68 is: 3,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.78 : 5,952.35 = 2,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.78/5,952.35 = 2,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.78x = 5,952.35 × 2,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.78x = 16,676,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,579.95/4,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.09

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