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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.70, 5,954.46 and 2,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.70, 5,954.46 and 2,546.31 is: 3,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.70 : 5,954.46 = 2,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.70/5,954.46 = 2,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.70x = 5,954.46 × 2,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.70x = 15,161,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,858.54/4,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.00

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