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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.35, 5,964.60 and 2,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.35, 5,964.60 and 2,554.12 is: 3,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.35 : 5,964.60 = 2,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.35/5,964.60 = 2,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.35x = 5,964.60 × 2,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.35x = 15,234,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,304.15/4,322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.54

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