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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.50, 5,980.25 and 2,344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.50, 5,980.25 and 2,344.07 is: 3,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.50 : 5,980.25 = 2,344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.50/5,980.25 = 2,344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.50x = 5,980.25 × 2,344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.50x = 14,018,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,083.00/4,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.82

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