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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.58, 5,995.53 and 2,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.58, 5,995.53 and 2,355.14 is: 3,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.58 : 5,995.53 = 2,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.58/5,995.53 = 2,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.58x = 5,995.53 × 2,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.58x = 14,120,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,282.55/4,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.09

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