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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.40, 5,844.54 and 2,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.40, 5,844.54 and 2,346.72 is: 3,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.40 : 5,844.54 = 2,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.40/5,844.54 = 2,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.40x = 5,844.54 × 2,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.40x = 13,715,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715,498.91/4,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.30

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