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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.97, 5,845.41 and 2,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.97, 5,845.41 and 2,347.62 is: 3,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.97 : 5,845.41 = 2,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.97/5,845.41 = 2,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.97x = 5,845.41 × 2,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.97x = 13,722,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,722,801.42/4,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.59

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