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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.94, 5,842.82 and 2,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.94, 5,842.82 and 2,345.52 is: 3,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.94 : 5,842.82 = 2,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.94/5,842.82 = 2,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.94x = 5,842.82 × 2,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.94x = 13,704,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,704,478.94/4,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.82

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