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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.86, 5,952.41 and 2,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.86, 5,952.41 and 2,545.44 is: 3,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.86 : 5,952.41 = 2,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.86/5,952.41 = 2,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.86x = 5,952.41 × 2,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.86x = 15,151,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,502.51/4,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.47

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