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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.97, 5,678.96 and 2,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.97, 5,678.96 and 2,346.62 is: 3,238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.97 : 5,678.96 = 2,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.97/5,678.96 = 2,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.97x = 5,678.96 × 2,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.97x = 13,326,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326,361.12/4,114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.51

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