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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.76, 5,952.96 and 2,546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.76, 5,952.96 and 2,546.03 is: 3,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.76 : 5,952.96 = 2,546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.76/5,952.96 = 2,546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.76x = 5,952.96 × 2,546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.76x = 15,156,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,429.63/4,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.70

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