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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.78, 5,955.54 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.78, 5,955.54 and 2,546.74 is: 3,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.78 : 5,955.54 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.78/5,955.54 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.78x = 5,955.54 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.78x = 15,167,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,182.16/4,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.36

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