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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.25, 5,954.39 and 2,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.25, 5,954.39 and 2,546.29 is: 3,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.25 : 5,954.39 = 2,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.25/5,954.39 = 2,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.25x = 5,954.39 × 2,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.25x = 15,161,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,603.71/4,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.31

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