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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.39, 5,966.83 and 2,556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.39, 5,966.83 and 2,556.29 is: 3,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.39 : 5,966.83 = 2,556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.39/5,966.83 = 2,556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.39x = 5,966.83 × 2,556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.39x = 15,252,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,947.86/4,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.19

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