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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.84, 5,955.60 and 2,452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.84, 5,955.60 and 2,452.84 is: 3,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.84 : 5,955.60 = 2,452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.84/5,955.60 = 2,452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.84x = 5,955.60 × 2,452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.84x = 14,608,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608,133.90/4,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.77

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