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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.04, 5,808.64 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.04, 5,808.64 and 2,346 is: 3,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.04 : 5,808.64 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.04/5,808.64 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.04x = 5,808.64 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.04x = 13,627,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627,069.44/4,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.57

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