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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.93, 5,950.56 and 2,542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.93, 5,950.56 and 2,542.43 is: 3,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.93 : 5,950.56 = 2,542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.93/5,950.56 = 2,542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.93x = 5,950.56 × 2,542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.93x = 15,128,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,852.51/4,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.42

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