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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.64, 5,979.02 and 2,343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.64, 5,979.02 and 2,343.18 is: 3,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.64 : 5,979.02 = 2,343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.64/5,979.02 = 2,343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.64x = 5,979.02 × 2,343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.64x = 14,009,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,920.08/4,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.58

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