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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.99, 5,964.57 and 2,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.99, 5,964.57 and 2,554.22 is: 3,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.99 : 5,964.57 = 2,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.99/5,964.57 = 2,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.99x = 5,964.57 × 2,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.99x = 15,234,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,838.90/4,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.14

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