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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.69, 5,955.62 and 2,452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.69, 5,955.62 and 2,452.69 is: 3,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.69 : 5,955.62 = 2,452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.69/5,955.62 = 2,452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.69x = 5,955.62 × 2,452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.69x = 14,607,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607,289.62/4,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.69

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