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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.70, 5,995.58 and 2,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.70, 5,995.58 and 2,456.26 is: 3,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.70 : 5,995.58 = 2,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.70/5,995.58 = 2,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.70x = 5,995.58 × 2,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.70x = 14,726,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,703.33/4,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.58

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