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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.23, 5,994.96 and 2,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.23, 5,994.96 and 2,354.75 is: 3,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.23 : 5,994.96 = 2,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.23/5,994.96 = 2,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.23x = 5,994.96 × 2,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.23x = 14,116,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116,602.09/4,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.51

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