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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.57, 5,940.72 and 2,537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.57, 5,940.72 and 2,537.34 is: 3,500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.57 : 5,940.72 = 2,537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.57/5,940.72 = 2,537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.57x = 5,940.72 × 2,537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.57x = 15,073,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,626.48/4,305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.96

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