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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.08, 5,844.40 and 2,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.08, 5,844.40 and 2,372.08 is: 3,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.08 : 5,844.40 = 2,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.08/5,844.40 = 2,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.08x = 5,844.40 × 2,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.08x = 13,863,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,863,384.35/4,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.46

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