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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.18, 5,943.38 and 2,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.18, 5,943.38 and 2,538.14 is: 3,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.18 : 5,943.38 = 2,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.18/5,943.38 = 2,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.18x = 5,943.38 × 2,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.18x = 15,085,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,088.11/4,307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.32

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