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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.88, 5,941.92 and 2,538.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.88, 5,941.92 and 2,538.06 is: 3,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.88 : 5,941.92 = 2,538.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.88/5,941.92 = 2,538.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.88x = 5,941.92 × 2,538.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.88x = 15,080,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,942.71/4,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.40

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