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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.93, 5,996.34 and 2,456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.93, 5,996.34 and 2,456.73 is: 3,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.93 : 5,996.34 = 2,456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.93/5,996.34 = 2,456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.93x = 5,996.34 × 2,456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.93x = 14,731,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731,388.37/4,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.48

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