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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.70, 5,941.68 and 2,537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.70, 5,941.68 and 2,537.41 is: 3,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.70 : 5,941.68 = 2,537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.70/5,941.68 = 2,537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.70x = 5,941.68 × 2,537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.70x = 15,076,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076,478.25/4,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.52

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