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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.20, 5,946.62 and 2,715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.20, 5,946.62 and 2,715.53 is: 3,747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.20 : 5,946.62 = 2,715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.20/5,946.62 = 2,715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.20x = 5,946.62 × 2,715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.20x = 16,148,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,181.70/4,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.37

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