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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.16, 5,844.51 and 2,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.16, 5,844.51 and 2,346.74 is: 3,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.16 : 5,844.51 = 2,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.16/5,844.51 = 2,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.16x = 5,844.51 × 2,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.16x = 13,715,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715,516.17/4,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.49

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