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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.71, 5,995.33 and 2,456.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.71, 5,995.33 and 2,456.19 is: 3,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.71 : 5,995.33 = 2,456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.71/5,995.33 = 2,456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.71x = 5,995.33 × 2,456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.71x = 14,725,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725,663.45/4,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.34

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