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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.47, 5,995.34 and 2,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.47, 5,995.34 and 2,355.02 is: 3,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.47 : 5,995.34 = 2,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.47/5,995.34 = 2,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.47x = 5,995.34 × 2,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.47x = 14,119,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,103.86/4,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.91

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