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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.94, 5,996.82 and 2,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.94, 5,996.82 and 2,481.94 is: 3,425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.94 : 5,996.82 = 2,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.94/5,996.82 = 2,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.94x = 5,996.82 × 2,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.94x = 14,883,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883,747.43/4,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.54

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