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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.67, 5,984.62 and 2,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.67, 5,984.62 and 2,347.23 is: 3,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.67 : 5,984.62 = 2,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.67/5,984.62 = 2,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.67x = 5,984.62 × 2,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.67x = 14,047,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047,249.68/4,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.18

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