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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.34, 5,968.97 and 2,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.34, 5,968.97 and 2,335.90 is: 3,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.34 : 5,968.97 = 2,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.34/5,968.97 = 2,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.34x = 5,968.97 × 2,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.34x = 13,942,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,891.72/4,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.54

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