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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.54, 5,965.62 and 2,555.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.54, 5,965.62 and 2,555.43 is: 3,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.54 : 5,965.62 = 2,555.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.54/5,965.62 = 2,555.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.54x = 5,965.62 × 2,555.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.54x = 15,244,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,724.32/4,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.98

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