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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.46, 5,804.94 and 2,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.46, 5,804.94 and 2,343.46 is: 3,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.46 : 5,804.94 = 2,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.46/5,804.94 = 2,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.46x = 5,804.94 × 2,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.46x = 13,603,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,644.69/4,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.99

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