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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.52, 5,946.95 and 2,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.52, 5,946.95 and 2,395.26 is: 3,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.52 : 5,946.95 = 2,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.52/5,946.95 = 2,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.52x = 5,946.95 × 2,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.52x = 14,244,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,497.45/4,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.36

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