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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.56, 5,994.16 and 2,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.56, 5,994.16 and 2,354.13 is: 3,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.56 : 5,994.16 = 2,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.56/5,994.16 = 2,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.56x = 5,994.16 × 2,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.56x = 14,111,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111,031.88/4,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.72

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