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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.84, 5,995.83 and 2,355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.84, 5,995.83 and 2,355.39 is: 3,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.84 : 5,995.83 = 2,355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.84/5,995.83 = 2,355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.84x = 5,995.83 × 2,355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.84x = 14,122,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,518.02/4,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.41

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