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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.36, 5,965.89 and 2,554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.36, 5,965.89 and 2,554.65 is: 3,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.36 : 5,965.89 = 2,554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.36/5,965.89 = 2,554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.36x = 5,965.89 × 2,554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.36x = 15,240,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,760.89/4,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.21

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