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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.77, 5,995.80 and 2,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.77, 5,995.80 and 2,355.32 is: 3,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.77 : 5,995.80 = 2,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.77/5,995.80 = 2,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.77x = 5,995.80 × 2,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.77x = 14,122,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,027.66/4,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.35

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