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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.40, 5,995.25 and 2,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.40, 5,995.25 and 2,354.95 is: 3,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.40 : 5,995.25 = 2,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.40/5,995.25 = 2,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.40x = 5,995.25 × 2,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.40x = 14,118,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,118,513.99/4,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.82

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