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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.54, 5,941.65 and 2,815.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.54, 5,941.65 and 2,815.98 is: 3,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.54 : 5,941.65 = 2,815.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.54/5,941.65 = 2,815.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.54x = 5,941.65 × 2,815.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.54x = 16,731,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731,567.57/4,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.06

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