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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.91, 5,980.80 and 2,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.91, 5,980.80 and 2,344.46 is: 3,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.91 : 5,980.80 = 2,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.91/5,980.80 = 2,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.91x = 5,980.80 × 2,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.91x = 14,021,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,746.37/4,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.36

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