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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.03, 5,966.92 and 2,554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.03, 5,966.92 and 2,554.99 is: 3,525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.03 : 5,966.92 = 2,554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.03/5,966.92 = 2,554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.03x = 5,966.92 × 2,554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.03x = 15,245,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,420.93/4,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.74

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