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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.28, 5,939.58 and 2,534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.28, 5,939.58 and 2,534.08 is: 3,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.28 : 5,939.58 = 2,534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.28/5,939.58 = 2,534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.28x = 5,939.58 × 2,534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.28x = 15,051,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,370.89/4,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.03

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