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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.69, 5,994.29 and 2,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.69, 5,994.29 and 2,354.24 is: 3,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.69 : 5,994.29 = 2,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.69/5,994.29 = 2,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.69x = 5,994.29 × 2,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.69x = 14,112,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,004.92/4,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.85

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