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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.83, 4,968.69 and 2,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.83, 4,968.69 and 2,344.02 is: 3,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.83 : 4,968.69 = 2,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.83/4,968.69 = 2,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.83x = 4,968.69 × 2,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.83x = 11,646,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646,708.73/3,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.35

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