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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.89, 5,984.91 and 2,347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.89, 5,984.91 and 2,347.45 is: 3,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.89 : 5,984.91 = 2,347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.89/5,984.91 = 2,347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.89x = 5,984.91 × 2,347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.89x = 14,049,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,263.37/4,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.48

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