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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.26, 5,995.81 and 2,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.26, 5,995.81 and 2,553.15 is: 3,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.26 : 5,995.81 = 2,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.26/5,995.81 = 2,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.26x = 5,995.81 × 2,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.26x = 15,308,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,202.30/4,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.16

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