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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.66, 5,983.16 and 2,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.66, 5,983.16 and 2,346.17 is: 3,237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.66 : 5,983.16 = 2,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.66/5,983.16 = 2,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.66x = 5,983.16 × 2,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.66x = 14,037,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,037,513.72/4,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.69

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