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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.29, 5,995.11 and 2,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.29, 5,995.11 and 2,354.85 is: 3,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.29 : 5,995.11 = 2,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.29/5,995.11 = 2,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.29x = 5,995.11 × 2,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.29x = 14,117,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,584.78/4,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.69

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