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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.72, 5,952.60 and 2,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.72, 5,952.60 and 2,546.08 is: 3,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.72 : 5,952.60 = 2,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.72/5,952.60 = 2,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.72x = 5,952.60 × 2,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.72x = 15,155,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,795.81/4,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.77

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