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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.90, 5,979.40 and 2,343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.90, 5,979.40 and 2,343.45 is: 3,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.90 : 5,979.40 = 2,343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.90/5,979.40 = 2,343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.90x = 5,979.40 × 2,343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.90x = 14,012,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,450.28/4,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.97

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