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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.72, 5,969.50 and 2,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.72, 5,969.50 and 2,336.28 is: 3,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.72 : 5,969.50 = 2,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.72/5,969.50 = 2,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.72x = 5,969.50 × 2,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.72x = 13,946,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946,395.23/4,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.06

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