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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.42, 5,982.89 and 2,346.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.42, 5,982.89 and 2,346.00 is: 3,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.42 : 5,982.89 = 2,346.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.42/5,982.89 = 2,346.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.42x = 5,982.89 × 2,346.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.42x = 14,035,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,844.98/4,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.48

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