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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.40, 5,967.04 and 2,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.40, 5,967.04 and 2,554.56 is: 3,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.40 : 5,967.04 = 2,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.40/5,967.04 = 2,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.40x = 5,967.04 × 2,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.40x = 15,243,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,161.70/4,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.55

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