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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.65, 5,980.43 and 2,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.65, 5,980.43 and 2,344.20 is: 3,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.65 : 5,980.43 = 2,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.65/5,980.43 = 2,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.65x = 5,980.43 × 2,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.65x = 14,019,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,352.29/4,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.00

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