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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.55, 5,993.94 and 2,354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.55, 5,993.94 and 2,354.07 is: 3,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.55 : 5,993.94 = 2,354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.55/5,993.94 = 2,354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.55x = 5,993.94 × 2,354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.55x = 14,110,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,110,154.34/4,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.53

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