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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.51, 5,985.79 and 2,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.51, 5,985.79 and 2,348.07 is: 3,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.51 : 5,985.79 = 2,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.51/5,985.79 = 2,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.51x = 5,985.79 × 2,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.51x = 14,055,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,048.06/4,337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.35

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