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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.21, 5,966.45 and 2,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.21, 5,966.45 and 2,554.90 is: 3,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.21 : 5,966.45 = 2,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.21/5,966.45 = 2,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.21x = 5,966.45 × 2,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.21x = 15,243,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,683.11/4,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.19

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