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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.52, 5,954.72 and 2,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.52, 5,954.72 and 2,546.48 is: 3,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.52 : 5,954.72 = 2,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.52/5,954.72 = 2,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.52x = 5,954.72 × 2,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.52x = 15,163,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163,575.39/4,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.73

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