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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.97, 5,996.03 and 2,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.97, 5,996.03 and 2,355.52 is: 3,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.97 : 5,996.03 = 2,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.97/5,996.03 = 2,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.97x = 5,996.03 × 2,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.97x = 14,123,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,726.83/4,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.60

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