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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.53, 5,964.86 and 2,553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.53, 5,964.86 and 2,553.49 is: 3,523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.53 : 5,964.86 = 2,553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.53/5,964.86 = 2,553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.53x = 5,964.86 × 2,553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.53x = 15,231,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,167.77/4,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.67

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