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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.98, 5,980.89 and 2,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.98, 5,980.89 and 2,344.53 is: 3,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.98 : 5,980.89 = 2,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.98/5,980.89 = 2,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.98x = 5,980.89 × 2,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.98x = 14,022,364.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,364.31/4,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.45

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