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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.95, 5,983.58 and 2,346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.95, 5,983.58 and 2,346.49 is: 3,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.95 : 5,983.58 = 2,346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.95/5,983.58 = 2,346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.95x = 5,983.58 × 2,346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.95x = 14,040,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,368.98/4,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.13

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