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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.83, 5,948.76 and 2,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.83, 5,948.76 and 2,542.06 is: 3,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.83 : 5,948.76 = 2,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.83/5,948.76 = 2,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.83x = 5,948.76 × 2,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.83x = 15,122,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,104.85/4,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.93

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