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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.82, 5,999.84 and 2,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.82, 5,999.84 and 2,358.34 is: 3,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.82 : 5,999.84 = 2,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.82/5,999.84 = 2,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.82x = 5,999.84 × 2,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.82x = 14,149,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,662.67/4,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.43

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