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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.23, 5,964.75 and 2,553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.23, 5,964.75 and 2,553.83 is: 3,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.23 : 5,964.75 = 2,553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.23/5,964.75 = 2,553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.23x = 5,964.75 × 2,553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.23x = 15,232,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,921.28/4,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.32

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