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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.56, 5,995.54 and 2,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.56, 5,995.54 and 2,355.14 is: 3,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.56 : 5,995.54 = 2,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.56/5,995.54 = 2,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.56x = 5,995.54 × 2,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.56x = 14,120,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,336.08/4,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.12

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