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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.88, 5,994.57 and 2,354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.88, 5,994.57 and 2,354.43 is: 3,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.88 : 5,994.57 = 2,354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.88/5,994.57 = 2,354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.88x = 5,994.57 × 2,354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.88x = 14,113,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113,795.45/4,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.12

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