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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.53, 5,939.43 and 2,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.53, 5,939.43 and 2,814.32 is: 3,882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.53 : 5,939.43 = 2,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.53/5,939.43 = 2,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.53x = 5,939.43 × 2,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.53x = 16,715,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715,456.64/4,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.32

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