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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.20, 5,944.49 and 2,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.20, 5,944.49 and 2,538.97 is: 3,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.20 : 5,944.49 = 2,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.20/5,944.49 = 2,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.20x = 5,944.49 × 2,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.20x = 15,092,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,881.78/4,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.11

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