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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.84, 5,971.07 and 2,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.84, 5,971.07 and 2,535.38 is: 3,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.84 : 5,971.07 = 2,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.84/5,971.07 = 2,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.84x = 5,971.07 × 2,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.84x = 15,138,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,920.82/4,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.84

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