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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.36, 5,939.28 and 2,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.36, 5,939.28 and 2,536.56 is: 3,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.36 : 5,939.28 = 2,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.36/5,939.28 = 2,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.36x = 5,939.28 × 2,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.36x = 15,065,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,340.08/4,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.21

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