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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.92, 5,994.64 and 2,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.92, 5,994.64 and 2,354.48 is: 3,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.92 : 5,994.64 = 2,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.92/5,994.64 = 2,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.92x = 5,994.64 × 2,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.92x = 14,114,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,259.99/4,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.20

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