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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137, 5,708.99 and 2,344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137, 5,708.99 and 2,344.47 is: 3,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137 : 5,708.99 = 2,344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137/5,708.99 = 2,344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137x = 5,708.99 × 2,344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137x = 13,384,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,384,544.06/4,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.33

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