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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.14, 5,994.95 and 2,354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.14, 5,994.95 and 2,354.71 is: 3,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.14 : 5,994.95 = 2,354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.14/5,994.95 = 2,354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.14x = 5,994.95 × 2,354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.14x = 14,116,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116,356.94/4,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.52

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