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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.02, 5,951.93 and 2,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.02, 5,951.93 and 2,545.28 is: 3,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.02 : 5,951.93 = 2,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.02/5,951.93 = 2,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.02x = 5,951.93 × 2,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.02x = 15,149,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,285.90/4,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.64

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