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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.68, 5,974.97 and 2,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.68, 5,974.97 and 2,340.25 is: 3,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.68 : 5,974.97 = 2,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.68/5,974.97 = 2,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.68x = 5,974.97 × 2,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.68x = 13,982,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,896.90/4,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.55

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