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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.20, 5,968.86 and 2,556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.20, 5,968.86 and 2,556.81 is: 3,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.20 : 5,968.86 = 2,556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.20/5,968.86 = 2,556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.20x = 5,968.86 × 2,556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.20x = 15,261,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,240.94/4,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.45

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