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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.08, 5,947.97 and 2,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.08, 5,947.97 and 2,541.67 is: 3,507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.08 : 5,947.97 = 2,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.08/5,947.97 = 2,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.08x = 5,947.97 × 2,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.08x = 15,117,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117,749.33/4,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.54

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