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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.91, 5,995.95 and 2,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.91, 5,995.95 and 2,355.46 is: 3,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.91 : 5,995.95 = 2,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.91/5,995.95 = 2,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.91x = 5,995.95 × 2,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.91x = 14,123,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,196.56/4,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.52

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