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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.62, 5,951.70 and 2,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.62, 5,951.70 and 2,544.48 is: 3,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.62 : 5,951.70 = 2,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.62/5,951.70 = 2,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.62x = 5,951.70 × 2,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.62x = 15,143,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143,981.62/4,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.55

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