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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.47, 5,995.38 and 2,576.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.47, 5,995.38 and 2,576.41 is: 3,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.47 : 5,995.38 = 2,576.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.47/5,995.38 = 2,576.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.47x = 5,995.38 × 2,576.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.47x = 15,446,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446,551.66/4,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.45

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