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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.49, 5,844.83 and 2,347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.49, 5,844.83 and 2,347.15 is: 3,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.49 : 5,844.83 = 2,347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.49/5,844.83 = 2,347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.49x = 5,844.83 × 2,347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.49x = 13,718,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718,713.59/4,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.99

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