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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.65, 5,994.24 and 2,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.65, 5,994.24 and 2,354.20 is: 3,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.65 : 5,994.24 = 2,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.65/5,994.24 = 2,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.65x = 5,994.24 × 2,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.65x = 14,111,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111,656.13/4,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.80

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