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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.59, 5,991.35 and 2,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.59, 5,991.35 and 2,352.12 is: 3,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.59 : 5,991.35 = 2,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.59/5,991.35 = 2,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.59x = 5,991.35 × 2,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.59x = 14,092,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,092,362.40/4,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.90

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