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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.48, 5,951.40 and 2,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.48, 5,951.40 and 2,544.12 is: 3,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.48 : 5,951.40 = 2,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.48/5,951.40 = 2,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.48x = 5,951.40 × 2,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.48x = 15,141,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,075.77/4,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.80

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