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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.44, 5,995.28 and 2,355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.44, 5,995.28 and 2,355.01 is: 3,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.44 : 5,995.28 = 2,355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.44/5,995.28 = 2,355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.44x = 5,995.28 × 2,355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.44x = 14,118,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,118,935.25/4,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.89

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