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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.28, 5,954.85 and 2,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.28, 5,954.85 and 2,546.24 is: 3,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.28 : 5,954.85 = 2,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.28/5,954.85 = 2,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.28x = 5,954.85 × 2,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.28x = 15,162,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,447.49/4,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.67

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