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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.20, 5,983.92 and 2,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.20, 5,983.92 and 2,346.74 is: 3,238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.20 : 5,983.92 = 2,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.20/5,983.92 = 2,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.20x = 5,983.92 × 2,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.20x = 14,042,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,674.50/4,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.47

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