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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.91, 5,942.16 and 2,513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.91, 5,942.16 and 2,513.97 is: 3,468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.91 : 5,942.16 = 2,513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.91/5,942.16 = 2,513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.91x = 5,942.16 × 2,513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.91x = 14,938,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,938,411.98/4,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.48

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