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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.31, 5,957.99 and 2,548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.31, 5,957.99 and 2,548.27 is: 3,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.31 : 5,957.99 = 2,548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.31/5,957.99 = 2,548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.31x = 5,957.99 × 2,548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.31x = 15,182,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,567.18/4,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.67

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