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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.89, 5,994.60 and 2,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.89, 5,994.60 and 2,354.46 is: 3,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.89 : 5,994.60 = 2,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.89/5,994.60 = 2,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.89x = 5,994.60 × 2,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.89x = 14,114,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,055.70/4,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.17

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