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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.22, 5,983.98 and 2,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.22, 5,983.98 and 2,346.79 is: 3,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.22 : 5,983.98 = 2,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.22/5,983.98 = 2,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.22x = 5,983.98 × 2,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.22x = 14,043,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,043,145.08/4,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.57

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