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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,116.38, 5,679.59 and 2,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,116.38, 5,679.59 and 2,347.34 is: 3,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,116.38 : 5,679.59 = 2,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,116.38/5,679.59 = 2,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,116.38x = 5,679.59 × 2,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,116.38x = 13,331,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331,888.66/4,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.74

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