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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.66, 5,943.32 and 2,537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.66, 5,943.32 and 2,537.16 is: 3,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.66 : 5,943.32 = 2,537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.66/5,943.32 = 2,537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.66x = 5,943.32 × 2,537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.66x = 15,079,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,121.18/4,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.16

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