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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.65, 5,995.59 and 2,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.65, 5,995.59 and 2,355.26 is: 3,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.65 : 5,995.59 = 2,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.65/5,995.59 = 2,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.65x = 5,995.59 × 2,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.65x = 14,121,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,173.30/4,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.24

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