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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.66, 5,995.83 and 2,456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.66, 5,995.83 and 2,456.32 is: 3,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.66 : 5,995.83 = 2,456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.66/5,995.83 = 2,456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.66x = 5,995.83 × 2,456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.66x = 14,727,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727,675.79/4,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.84

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