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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.83, 5,947.38 and 2,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.83, 5,947.38 and 2,541.06 is: 3,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.83 : 5,947.38 = 2,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.83/5,947.38 = 2,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.83x = 5,947.38 × 2,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.83x = 15,112,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,649.42/4,309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.55

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