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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.81, 5,994.47 and 2,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.81, 5,994.47 and 2,354.36 is: 3,249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.81 : 5,994.47 = 2,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.81/5,994.47 = 2,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.81x = 5,994.47 × 2,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.81x = 14,113,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113,116.30/4,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.02

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