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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.35, 5,982.74 and 2,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.35, 5,982.74 and 2,345.86 is: 3,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.35 : 5,982.74 = 2,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.35/5,982.74 = 2,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.35x = 5,982.74 × 2,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.35x = 14,034,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,670.46/4,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.26

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