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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.69, 5,845.24 and 2,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.69, 5,845.24 and 2,347.28 is: 3,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.69 : 5,845.24 = 2,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.69/5,845.24 = 2,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.69x = 5,845.24 × 2,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.69x = 13,720,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720,414.95/4,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.24

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