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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.52, 5,966.94 and 2,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.52, 5,966.94 and 2,555.56 is: 3,526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.52 : 5,966.94 = 2,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.52/5,966.94 = 2,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.52x = 5,966.94 × 2,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.52x = 15,248,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,873.19/4,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.96

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