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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,345.56, 5,996.91 and 2,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,345.56, 5,996.91 and 2,356.14 is: 3,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,345.56 : 5,996.91 = 2,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,345.56/5,996.91 = 2,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,345.56x = 5,996.91 × 2,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,345.56x = 14,129,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,559.53/4,345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.49

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