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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.63, 5,983.17 and 2,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.63, 5,983.17 and 2,346.20 is: 3,237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.63 : 5,983.17 = 2,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.63/5,983.17 = 2,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.63x = 5,983.17 × 2,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.63x = 14,037,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,037,713.45/4,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.76

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