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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.86, 5,983.48 and 2,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.86, 5,983.48 and 2,346.42 is: 3,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.86 : 5,983.48 = 2,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.86/5,983.48 = 2,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.86x = 5,983.48 × 2,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.86x = 14,039,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,757.14/4,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.06

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