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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.82, 5,969.63 and 2,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.82, 5,969.63 and 2,336.37 is: 3,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.82 : 5,969.63 = 2,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.82/5,969.63 = 2,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.82x = 5,969.63 × 2,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.82x = 13,947,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947,285.12/4,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.20

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