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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.59, 5,980.35 and 2,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.59, 5,980.35 and 2,344.16 is: 3,234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.59 : 5,980.35 = 2,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.59/5,980.35 = 2,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.59x = 5,980.35 × 2,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.59x = 14,018,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,867.35/4,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.93

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