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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.99, 5,983.68 and 2,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.99, 5,983.68 and 2,346.56 is: 3,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.99 : 5,983.68 = 2,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.99/5,983.68 = 2,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.99x = 5,983.68 × 2,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.99x = 14,041,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,034.22/4,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.25

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