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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.94, 5,841.78 and 2,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.94, 5,841.78 and 2,344.68 is: 3,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.94 : 5,841.78 = 2,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.94/5,841.78 = 2,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.94x = 5,841.78 × 2,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.94x = 13,697,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,697,104.73/4,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.84

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