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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.45, 5,966.44 and 2,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.45, 5,966.44 and 2,555.06 is: 3,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.45 : 5,966.44 = 2,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.45/5,966.44 = 2,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.45x = 5,966.44 × 2,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.45x = 15,244,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,575.97/4,323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.02

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