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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.56, 5,935.98 and 2,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.56, 5,935.98 and 2,533.24 is: 3,495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.56 : 5,935.98 = 2,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.56/5,935.98 = 2,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.56x = 5,935.98 × 2,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.56x = 15,037,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,037,261.98/4,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.77

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