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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.64, 5,995.74 and 2,456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.64, 5,995.74 and 2,456.56 is: 3,390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.64 : 5,995.74 = 2,456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.64/5,995.74 = 2,456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.64x = 5,995.74 × 2,456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.64x = 14,728,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,895.05/4,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.13

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