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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.49, 5,985.69 and 2,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.49, 5,985.69 and 2,348.01 is: 3,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.49 : 5,985.69 = 2,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.49/5,985.69 = 2,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.49x = 5,985.69 × 2,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.49x = 14,054,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,430.05/4,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.22

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