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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.08, 5,982.46 and 2,345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.08, 5,982.46 and 2,345.68 is: 3,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.08 : 5,982.46 = 2,345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.08/5,982.46 = 2,345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.08x = 5,982.46 × 2,345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.08x = 14,032,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,901.00/4,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.06

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