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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.45, 5,982.92 and 2,346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.45, 5,982.92 and 2,346.01 is: 3,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.45 : 5,982.92 = 2,346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.45/5,982.92 = 2,346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.45x = 5,982.92 × 2,346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.45x = 14,035,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,990.15/4,335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.49

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