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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,345.65, 5,996.97 and 2,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,345.65, 5,996.97 and 2,356.25 is: 3,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,345.65 : 5,996.97 = 2,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,345.65/5,996.97 = 2,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,345.65x = 5,996.97 × 2,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,345.65x = 14,130,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130,360.56/4,345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.61

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