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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.55, 5,994.81 and 2,456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.55, 5,994.81 and 2,456.01 is: 3,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.55 : 5,994.81 = 2,456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.55/5,994.81 = 2,456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.55x = 5,994.81 × 2,456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.55x = 14,723,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,313.31/4,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.92

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