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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.54, 5,964.08 and 2,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.54, 5,964.08 and 2,554.32 is: 3,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.54 : 5,964.08 = 2,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.54/5,964.08 = 2,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.54x = 5,964.08 × 2,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.54x = 15,234,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,168.83/4,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.36

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