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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.99, 5,991.96 and 2,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.99, 5,991.96 and 2,352.54 is: 3,246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.99 : 5,991.96 = 2,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.99/5,991.96 = 2,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.99x = 5,991.96 × 2,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.99x = 14,096,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,325.58/4,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.51

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