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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.23, 5,954.94 and 2,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.23, 5,954.94 and 2,522.88 is: 3,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.23 : 5,954.94 = 2,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.23/5,954.94 = 2,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.23x = 5,954.94 × 2,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.23x = 15,023,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,599.03/4,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.53

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