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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.43, 5,943.38 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.43, 5,943.38 and 2,538 is: 3,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.43 : 5,943.38 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.43/5,943.38 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.43x = 5,943.38 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.43x = 15,084,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,285.75/4,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.73

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