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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.33, 5,969.03 and 2,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.33, 5,969.03 and 2,557.24 is: 3,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.33 : 5,969.03 = 2,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.33/5,969.03 = 2,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.33x = 5,969.03 × 2,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.33x = 15,264,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,214.57/4,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.03

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