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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.41, 5,962.61 and 2,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.41, 5,962.61 and 2,552.18 is: 3,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.41 : 5,962.61 = 2,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.41/5,962.61 = 2,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.41x = 5,962.61 × 2,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.41x = 15,217,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,630.56/4,320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.27

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