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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.23, 5,952.84 and 2,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.23, 5,952.84 and 2,545.73 is: 3,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.23 : 5,952.84 = 2,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.23/5,952.84 = 2,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.23x = 5,952.84 × 2,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.23x = 15,154,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,293.61/4,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.63

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