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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.20, 5,942.37 and 2,537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.20, 5,942.37 and 2,537.91 is: 3,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.20 : 5,942.37 = 2,537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.20/5,942.37 = 2,537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.20x = 5,942.37 × 2,537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.20x = 15,081,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,200.25/4,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.21

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