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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.85, 5,942.07 and 2,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.85, 5,942.07 and 2,514.56 is: 3,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.85 : 5,942.07 = 2,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.85/5,942.07 = 2,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.85x = 5,942.07 × 2,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.85x = 14,941,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,673.72/4,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.09

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