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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.78, 5,994.41 and 2,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.78, 5,994.41 and 2,354.33 is: 3,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.78 : 5,994.41 = 2,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.78/5,994.41 = 2,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.78x = 5,994.41 × 2,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.78x = 14,112,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,834.28/4,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.98

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