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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.61, 5,983.12 and 2,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.61, 5,983.12 and 2,346.12 is: 3,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.61 : 5,983.12 = 2,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.61/5,983.12 = 2,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.61x = 5,983.12 × 2,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.61x = 14,037,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,037,117.49/4,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.63

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