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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.48, 5,947.08 and 2,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.48, 5,947.08 and 2,655.44 is: 3,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.48 : 5,947.08 = 2,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.48/5,947.08 = 2,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.48x = 5,947.08 × 2,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.48x = 15,792,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,114.12/4,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.66

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