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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.74, 5,584.50 and 2,368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.74, 5,584.50 and 2,368.47 is: 3,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.74 : 5,584.50 = 2,368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.74/5,584.50 = 2,368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.74x = 5,584.50 × 2,368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.74x = 13,226,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226,680.95/4,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.48

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