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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.30, 5,963.76 and 2,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.30, 5,963.76 and 2,554.17 is: 3,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.30 : 5,963.76 = 2,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.30/5,963.76 = 2,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.30x = 5,963.76 × 2,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.30x = 15,232,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,456.88/4,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.16

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