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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.76, 5,983.35 and 2,346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.76, 5,983.35 and 2,346.31 is: 3,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.76 : 5,983.35 = 2,346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.76/5,983.35 = 2,346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.76x = 5,983.35 × 2,346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.76x = 14,038,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,778.98/4,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.91

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