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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.66, 5,995.49 and 2,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.66, 5,995.49 and 2,575.22 is: 3,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.66 : 5,995.49 = 2,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.66/5,995.49 = 2,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.66x = 5,995.49 × 2,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.66x = 15,439,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439,662.90/4,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.71

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