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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.25, 5,951.04 and 2,545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.25, 5,951.04 and 2,545.37 is: 3,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.25 : 5,951.04 = 2,545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.25/5,951.04 = 2,545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.25x = 5,951.04 × 2,545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.25x = 15,147,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,147,598.68/4,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.69

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