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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.41, 5,966.07 and 2,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.41, 5,966.07 and 2,555.18 is: 3,526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.41 : 5,966.07 = 2,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.41/5,966.07 = 2,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.41x = 5,966.07 × 2,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.41x = 15,244,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,388.08/4,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.01

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