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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.70, 5,966.46 and 2,554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.70, 5,966.46 and 2,554.83 is: 3,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.70 : 5,966.46 = 2,554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.70/5,966.46 = 2,554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.70x = 5,966.46 × 2,554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.70x = 15,243,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,291.00/4,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.34

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