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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.33, 5,966.31 and 2,553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.33, 5,966.31 and 2,553.83 is: 3,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.33 : 5,966.31 = 2,553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.33/5,966.31 = 2,553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.33x = 5,966.31 × 2,553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.33x = 15,236,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,929.22/4,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.17

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