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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.42, 5,947.02 and 2,518.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.42, 5,947.02 and 2,518.17 is: 3,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.42 : 5,947.02 = 2,518.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.42/5,947.02 = 2,518.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.42x = 5,947.02 × 2,518.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.42x = 14,975,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,593.42/4,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.08

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