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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.72, 5,954.82 and 2,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.72, 5,954.82 and 2,547.52 is: 3,515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.72 : 5,954.82 = 2,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.72/5,954.82 = 2,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.72x = 5,954.82 × 2,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.72x = 15,170,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,023.05/4,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.06

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