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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.43, 5,966.34 and 2,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.43, 5,966.34 and 2,530.58 is: 3,492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.43 : 5,966.34 = 2,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.43/5,966.34 = 2,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.43x = 5,966.34 × 2,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.43x = 15,098,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,290.06/4,323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.21

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