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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.80, 5,951.16 and 2,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.80, 5,951.16 and 2,544.84 is: 3,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.80 : 5,951.16 = 2,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.80/5,951.16 = 2,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.80x = 5,951.16 × 2,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.80x = 15,144,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144,750.01/4,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.58

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