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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.81, 5,983.42 and 2,346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.81, 5,983.42 and 2,346.37 is: 3,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.81 : 5,983.42 = 2,346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.81/5,983.42 = 2,346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.81x = 5,983.42 × 2,346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.81x = 14,039,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,330.29/4,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.99

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