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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.17, 5,994.88 and 2,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.17, 5,994.88 and 2,354.67 is: 3,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.17 : 5,994.88 = 2,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.17/5,994.88 = 2,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.17x = 5,994.88 × 2,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.17x = 14,115,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,958.20/4,344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.41

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