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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.55, 5,995.32 and 2,355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.55, 5,995.32 and 2,355.07 is: 3,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.55 : 5,995.32 = 2,355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.55/5,995.32 = 2,355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.55x = 5,995.32 × 2,355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.55x = 14,119,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,398.27/4,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.91

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