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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.89, 5,964.35 and 2,554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.89, 5,964.35 and 2,554.65 is: 3,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.89 : 5,964.35 = 2,554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.89/5,964.35 = 2,554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.89x = 5,964.35 × 2,554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.89x = 15,236,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,813.95/4,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.50

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