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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.86, 5,983.46 and 2,346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.86, 5,983.46 and 2,346.38 is: 3,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.86 : 5,983.46 = 2,346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.86/5,983.46 = 2,346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.86x = 5,983.46 × 2,346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.86x = 14,039,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,440.96/4,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.98

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