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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.94, 5,983.56 and 2,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.94, 5,983.56 and 2,346.48 is: 3,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.94 : 5,983.56 = 2,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.94/5,983.56 = 2,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.94x = 5,983.56 × 2,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.94x = 14,040,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,303.87/4,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.12

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