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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.50, 5,991.28 and 2,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.50, 5,991.28 and 2,352.06 is: 3,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.50 : 5,991.28 = 2,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.50/5,991.28 = 2,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.50x = 5,991.28 × 2,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.50x = 14,091,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,853.25/4,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.85

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