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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.79, 5,987.52 and 2,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.79, 5,987.52 and 2,349.34 is: 3,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.79 : 5,987.52 = 2,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.79/5,987.52 = 2,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.79x = 5,987.52 × 2,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.79x = 14,066,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,738.95/4,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.09

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