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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.68, 5,962.78 and 2,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.68, 5,962.78 and 2,552.56 is: 3,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.68 : 5,962.78 = 2,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.68/5,962.78 = 2,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.68x = 5,962.78 × 2,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.68x = 15,220,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,353.72/4,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.68

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