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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.67, 5,991.49 and 2,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.67, 5,991.49 and 2,352.26 is: 3,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.67 : 5,991.49 = 2,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.67/5,991.49 = 2,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.67x = 5,991.49 × 2,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.67x = 14,093,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,542.27/4,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.11

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