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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.94, 5,979.43 and 2,343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.94, 5,979.43 and 2,343.49 is: 3,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.94 : 5,979.43 = 2,343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.94/5,979.43 = 2,343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.94x = 5,979.43 × 2,343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.94x = 14,012,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,722.39/4,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.00

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