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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.78, 5,979.21 and 2,343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.78, 5,979.21 and 2,343.33 is: 3,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.78 : 5,979.21 = 2,343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.78/5,979.21 = 2,343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.78x = 5,979.21 × 2,343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.78x = 14,011,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,277.12/4,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.79

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