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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.61, 5,984.50 and 2,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.61, 5,984.50 and 2,347.12 is: 3,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.61 : 5,984.50 = 2,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.61/5,984.50 = 2,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.61x = 5,984.50 × 2,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.61x = 14,046,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,339.64/4,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.01

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