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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.93, 5,845.00 and 2,347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.93, 5,845.00 and 2,347.05 is: 3,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.93 : 5,845.00 = 2,347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.93/5,845.00 = 2,347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.93x = 5,845.00 × 2,347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.93x = 13,718,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718,501.38/4,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.60

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