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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.94, 6,358.20 and 2,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.94, 6,358.20 and 2,395.08 is: 3,587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.94 : 6,358.20 = 2,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.94/6,358.20 = 2,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.94x = 6,358.20 × 2,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.94x = 15,228,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,397.66/4,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.42

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