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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.54, 5,941.51 and 2,538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.54, 5,941.51 and 2,538.33 is: 3,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.54 : 5,941.51 = 2,538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.54/5,941.51 = 2,538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.54x = 5,941.51 × 2,538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.54x = 15,081,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,513.08/4,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.82

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