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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.06, 5,994.72 and 2,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.06, 5,994.72 and 2,354.58 is: 3,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.06 : 5,994.72 = 2,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.06/5,994.72 = 2,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.06x = 5,994.72 × 2,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.06x = 14,115,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,047.82/4,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.28

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