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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.52, 5,939.46 and 2,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.52, 5,939.46 and 2,535.48 is: 3,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.52 : 5,939.46 = 2,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.52/5,939.46 = 2,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.52x = 5,939.46 × 2,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.52x = 15,059,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,382.04/4,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.50

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