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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.96, 5,961.36 and 2,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.96, 5,961.36 and 2,552.64 is: 3,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.96 : 5,961.36 = 2,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.96/5,961.36 = 2,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.96x = 5,961.36 × 2,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.96x = 15,217,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,205.99/4,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.72

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