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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.70, 5,999.77 and 2,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.70, 5,999.77 and 2,358.20 is: 3,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.70 : 5,999.77 = 2,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.70/5,999.77 = 2,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.70x = 5,999.77 × 2,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.70x = 14,148,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,657.61/4,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.29

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