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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.37, 5,995.22 and 2,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.37, 5,995.22 and 2,354.93 is: 3,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.37 : 5,995.22 = 2,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.37/5,995.22 = 2,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.37x = 5,995.22 × 2,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.37x = 14,118,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,118,281.68/4,344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.79

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