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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.70, 5,994.33 and 2,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.70, 5,994.33 and 2,354.24 is: 3,248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.70 : 5,994.33 = 2,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.70/5,994.33 = 2,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.70x = 5,994.33 × 2,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.70x = 14,112,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,087.38/4,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.86

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