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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.20, 5,964.71 and 2,553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.20, 5,964.71 and 2,553.80 is: 3,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.20 : 5,964.71 = 2,553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.20/5,964.71 = 2,553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.20x = 5,964.71 × 2,553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.20x = 15,232,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,676.40/4,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.29

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