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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.72, 5,983.29 and 2,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.72, 5,983.29 and 2,346.28 is: 3,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.72 : 5,983.29 = 2,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.72/5,983.29 = 2,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.72x = 5,983.29 × 2,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.72x = 14,038,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,473.66/4,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.86

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