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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.01, 5,964.36 and 2,530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.01, 5,964.36 and 2,530.71 is: 3,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.01 : 5,964.36 = 2,530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.01/5,964.36 = 2,530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.01x = 5,964.36 × 2,530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.01x = 15,094,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094,065.50/4,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.37

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