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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.79, 5,841.18 and 2,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.79, 5,841.18 and 2,344.26 is: 3,235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.79 : 5,841.18 = 2,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.79/5,841.18 = 2,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.79x = 5,841.18 × 2,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.79x = 13,693,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693,244.63/4,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.04

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