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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.28, 5,995.07 and 2,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.28, 5,995.07 and 2,354.79 is: 3,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.28 : 5,995.07 = 2,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.28/5,995.07 = 2,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.28x = 5,995.07 × 2,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.28x = 14,117,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,118.71/4,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.59

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