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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,319.72, 5,960.24 and 2,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,319.72, 5,960.24 and 2,550.38 is: 3,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,319.72 : 5,960.24 = 2,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,319.72/5,960.24 = 2,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,319.72x = 5,960.24 × 2,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,319.72x = 15,200,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,876.89/4,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.95

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