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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.21, 5,995.01 and 2,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.21, 5,995.01 and 2,354.76 is: 3,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.21 : 5,995.01 = 2,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.21/5,995.01 = 2,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.21x = 5,995.01 × 2,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.21x = 14,116,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116,809.75/4,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.57

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