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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.47, 5,982.96 and 2,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.47, 5,982.96 and 2,346.02 is: 3,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.47 : 5,982.96 = 2,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.47/5,982.96 = 2,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.47x = 5,982.96 × 2,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.47x = 14,036,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,169.81/4,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.52

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