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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.11, 5,948.31 and 2,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.11, 5,948.31 and 2,542.06 is: 3,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.11 : 5,948.31 = 2,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.11/5,948.31 = 2,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.11x = 5,948.31 × 2,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.11x = 15,120,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120,960.92/4,310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.25

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