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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.93, 5,954.64 and 2,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.93, 5,954.64 and 2,523.66 is: 3,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.93 : 5,954.64 = 2,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.93/5,954.64 = 2,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.93x = 5,954.64 × 2,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.93x = 15,027,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,486.78/4,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.67

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