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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.52, 5,954.72 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.52, 5,954.72 and 2,546.88 is: 3,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.52 : 5,954.72 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.52/5,954.72 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.52x = 5,954.72 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.52x = 15,165,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,957.27/4,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.28

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