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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.77, 5,983.34 and 2,346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.77, 5,983.34 and 2,346.31 is: 3,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.77 : 5,983.34 = 2,346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.77/5,983.34 = 2,346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.77x = 5,983.34 × 2,346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.77x = 14,038,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,752.58/4,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.89

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