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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.93, 5,845.98 and 2,347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.93, 5,845.98 and 2,347.59 is: 3,239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.93 : 5,845.98 = 2,347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.93/5,845.98 = 2,347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.93x = 5,845.98 × 2,347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.93x = 13,723,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,723,964.19/4,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.89

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