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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.78, 5,999.94 and 2,358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.78, 5,999.94 and 2,358.33 is: 3,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.78 : 5,999.94 = 2,358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.78/5,999.94 = 2,358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.78x = 5,999.94 × 2,358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.78x = 14,149,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,838.50/4,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.50

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