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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.94, 5,939.82 and 2,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.94, 5,939.82 and 2,537.32 is: 3,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.94 : 5,939.82 = 2,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.94/5,939.82 = 2,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.94x = 5,939.82 × 2,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.94x = 15,071,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,071,224.08/4,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.10

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