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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.81, 5,999.95 and 2,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.81, 5,999.95 and 2,358.36 is: 3,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.81 : 5,999.95 = 2,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.81/5,999.95 = 2,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.81x = 5,999.95 × 2,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.81x = 14,150,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,042.08/4,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.52

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