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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.67, 5,995.62 and 2,456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.67, 5,995.62 and 2,456.23 is: 3,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.67 : 5,995.62 = 2,456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.67/5,995.62 = 2,456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.67x = 5,995.62 × 2,456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.67x = 14,726,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,621.71/4,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.58

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