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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.64, 5,941.79 and 2,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.64, 5,941.79 and 2,514.34 is: 3,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.64 : 5,941.79 = 2,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.64/5,941.79 = 2,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.64x = 5,941.79 × 2,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.64x = 14,939,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,684.55/4,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.79

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