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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.08, 5,949.35 and 2,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.08, 5,949.35 and 2,542.67 is: 3,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.08 : 5,949.35 = 2,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.08/5,949.35 = 2,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.08x = 5,949.35 × 2,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.08x = 15,127,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,233.76/4,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.92

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