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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.25, 5,936.54 and 2,438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.25, 5,936.54 and 2,438.25 is: 3,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.25 : 5,936.54 = 2,438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.25/5,936.54 = 2,438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.25x = 5,936.54 × 2,438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.25x = 14,474,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,756.46/4,301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.24

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