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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.90, 5,994.56 and 2,354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.90, 5,994.56 and 2,354.51 is: 3,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.90 : 5,994.56 = 2,354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.90/5,994.56 = 2,354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.90x = 5,994.56 × 2,354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.90x = 14,114,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,209.72/4,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.21

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