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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.52, 5,964.24 and 2,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.52, 5,964.24 and 2,554.44 is: 3,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.52 : 5,964.24 = 2,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.52/5,964.24 = 2,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.52x = 5,964.24 × 2,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.52x = 15,235,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,293.23/4,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.63

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