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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.95, 5,842.38 and 2,345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.95, 5,842.38 and 2,345.06 is: 3,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.95 : 5,842.38 = 2,345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.95/5,842.38 = 2,345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.95x = 5,842.38 × 2,345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.95x = 13,700,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,740.62/4,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.92

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