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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.50, 5,995.40 and 2,355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.50, 5,995.40 and 2,355.05 is: 3,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.50 : 5,995.40 = 2,355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.50/5,995.40 = 2,355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.50x = 5,995.40 × 2,355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.50x = 14,119,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,487.65/4,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.97

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