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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.34, 5,995.20 and 2,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.34, 5,995.20 and 2,354.88 is: 3,249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.34 : 5,995.20 = 2,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.34/5,995.20 = 2,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.34x = 5,995.20 × 2,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.34x = 14,117,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,976.58/4,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.74

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