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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.44, 5,966.24 and 2,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.44, 5,966.24 and 2,555.08 is: 3,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.44 : 5,966.24 = 2,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.44/5,966.24 = 2,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.44x = 5,966.24 × 2,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.44x = 15,244,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,220.50/4,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.95

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