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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.80, 5,962.40 and 2,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.80, 5,962.40 and 2,552.32 is: 3,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.80 : 5,962.40 = 2,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.80/5,962.40 = 2,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.80x = 5,962.40 × 2,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.80x = 15,217,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,952.77/4,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.02

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