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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.97, 5,968.61 and 2,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.97, 5,968.61 and 2,558.09 is: 3,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.97 : 5,968.61 = 2,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.97/5,968.61 = 2,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.97x = 5,968.61 × 2,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.97x = 15,268,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,241.55/4,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.25

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