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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.38, 5,943.46 and 2,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.38, 5,943.46 and 2,538.16 is: 3,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.38 : 5,943.46 = 2,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.38/5,943.46 = 2,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.38x = 5,943.46 × 2,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.38x = 15,085,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,452.43/4,306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.05

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