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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.26, 4,744.71 and 2,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.26, 4,744.71 and 2,558.52 is: 3,524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.26 : 4,744.71 = 2,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.26/4,744.71 = 2,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.26x = 4,744.71 × 2,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.26x = 12,139,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139,435.43/3,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.55

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