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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.58, 5,995.01 and 2,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.58, 5,995.01 and 2,575.86 is: 3,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.58 : 5,995.01 = 2,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.58/5,995.01 = 2,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.58x = 5,995.01 × 2,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.58x = 15,442,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,306.46/4,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.38

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