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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.59, 5,980.39 and 2,344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.59, 5,980.39 and 2,344.19 is: 3,234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.59 : 5,980.39 = 2,344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.59/5,980.39 = 2,344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.59x = 5,980.39 × 2,344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.59x = 14,019,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,134.67/4,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.99

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