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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.08, 5,970.93 and 2,558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.08, 5,970.93 and 2,558.34 is: 3,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.08 : 5,970.93 = 2,558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.08/5,970.93 = 2,558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.08x = 5,970.93 × 2,558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.08x = 15,275,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,669.06/4,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.25

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