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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,944.91, 5,444.62 and 2,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,944.91, 5,444.62 and 2,351.76 is: 3,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,944.91 : 5,444.62 = 2,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,944.91/5,444.62 = 2,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,944.91x = 5,444.62 × 2,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,944.91x = 12,804,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,439.53/3,944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.81

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