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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.40, 5,968.62 and 2,556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.40, 5,968.62 and 2,556.90 is: 3,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.40 : 5,968.62 = 2,556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.40/5,968.62 = 2,556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.40x = 5,968.62 × 2,556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.40x = 15,261,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,164.48/4,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.27

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