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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.44, 5,996.32 and 2,457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.44, 5,996.32 and 2,457.11 is: 3,391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.44 : 5,996.32 = 2,457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.44/5,996.32 = 2,457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.44x = 5,996.32 × 2,457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.44x = 14,733,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733,626.68/4,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.38

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