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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.07, 5,983.77 and 2,346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.07, 5,983.77 and 2,346.62 is: 3,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.07 : 5,983.77 = 2,346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.07/5,983.77 = 2,346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.07x = 5,983.77 × 2,346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.07x = 14,041,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,628.49/4,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.33

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