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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.64, 5,995.64 and 2,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.64, 5,995.64 and 2,355.21 is: 3,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.64 : 5,995.64 = 2,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.64/5,995.64 = 2,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.64x = 5,995.64 × 2,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.64x = 14,120,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,979.51/4,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.21

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