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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.70, 5,966.79 and 2,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.70, 5,966.79 and 2,555.31 is: 3,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.70 : 5,966.79 = 2,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.70/5,966.79 = 2,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.70x = 5,966.79 × 2,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.70x = 15,246,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,998.15/4,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.38

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