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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.83, 5,842.52 and 2,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.83, 5,842.52 and 2,345.49 is: 3,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.83 : 5,842.52 = 2,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.83/5,842.52 = 2,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.83x = 5,842.52 × 2,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.83x = 13,703,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703,560.51/4,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.69

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