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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.03, 5,964.17 and 2,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.03, 5,964.17 and 2,552.99 is: 3,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.03 : 5,964.17 = 2,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.03/5,964.17 = 2,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.03x = 5,964.17 × 2,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.03x = 15,226,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,423.78/4,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.98

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