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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.94, 5,954.94 and 2,548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.94, 5,954.94 and 2,548.35 is: 3,515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.94 : 5,954.94 = 2,548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.94/5,954.94 = 2,548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.94x = 5,954.94 × 2,548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.94x = 15,175,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,271.35/4,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.28

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