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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.08, 5,941.45 and 2,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.08, 5,941.45 and 2,537.26 is: 3,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.08 : 5,941.45 = 2,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.08/5,941.45 = 2,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.08x = 5,941.45 × 2,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.08x = 15,074,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,991.74/4,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.67

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