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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.76, 5,959.83 and 2,550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.76, 5,959.83 and 2,550.91 is: 3,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.76 : 5,959.83 = 2,550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.76/5,959.83 = 2,550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.76x = 5,959.83 × 2,550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.76x = 15,202,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,989.95/4,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.59

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