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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.92, 5,983.58 and 2,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.92, 5,983.58 and 2,346.50 is: 3,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.92 : 5,983.58 = 2,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.92/5,983.58 = 2,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.92x = 5,983.58 × 2,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.92x = 14,040,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,470.47/4,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.18

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