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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.07, 5,966.81 and 2,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.07, 5,966.81 and 2,555.33 is: 3,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.07 : 5,966.81 = 2,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.07/5,966.81 = 2,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.07x = 5,966.81 × 2,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.07x = 15,247,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,125.99/4,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.11

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