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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.44, 5,968.14 and 2,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.44, 5,968.14 and 2,557 is: 3,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.44 : 5,968.14 = 2,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.44/5,968.14 = 2,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.44x = 5,968.14 × 2,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.44x = 15,260,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,533.98/4,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.09

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