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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.22, 5,979.84 and 2,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.22, 5,979.84 and 2,343.78 is: 3,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.22 : 5,979.84 = 2,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.22/5,979.84 = 2,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.22x = 5,979.84 × 2,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.22x = 14,015,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,429.40/4,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.42

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