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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.27, 5,995.11 and 2,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.27, 5,995.11 and 2,354.82 is: 3,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.27 : 5,995.11 = 2,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.27/5,995.11 = 2,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.27x = 5,995.11 × 2,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.27x = 14,117,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,404.93/4,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.66

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