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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.60, 5,964.98 and 2,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.60, 5,964.98 and 2,553.84 is: 3,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.60 : 5,964.98 = 2,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.60/5,964.98 = 2,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.60x = 5,964.98 × 2,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.60x = 15,233,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,604.52/4,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.99

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