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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.44, 5,982.88 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.44, 5,982.88 and 2,346 is: 3,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.44 : 5,982.88 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.44/5,982.88 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.44x = 5,982.88 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.44x = 14,035,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,836.48/4,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.47

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