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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.63, 5,965.43 and 2,554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.63, 5,965.43 and 2,554.25 is: 3,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.63 : 5,965.43 = 2,554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.63/5,965.43 = 2,554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.63x = 5,965.43 × 2,554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.63x = 15,237,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,156.98/4,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.97

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