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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.74, 5,984.64 and 2,422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.74, 5,984.64 and 2,422.59 is: 3,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.74 : 5,984.64 = 2,422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.74/5,984.64 = 2,422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.74x = 5,984.64 × 2,422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.74x = 14,498,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,329.02/4,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.14

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