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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.28, 5,966.32 and 2,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.28, 5,966.32 and 2,558.24 is: 3,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.28 : 5,966.32 = 2,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.28/5,966.32 = 2,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.28x = 5,966.32 × 2,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.28x = 15,263,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,278.48/4,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.22

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