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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.52, 5,978.86 and 2,343.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.52, 5,978.86 and 2,343.07 is: 3,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.52 : 5,978.86 = 2,343.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.52/5,978.86 = 2,343.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.52x = 5,978.86 × 2,343.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.52x = 14,008,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,008,887.50/4,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.43

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