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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.53, 5,985.77 and 2,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.53, 5,985.77 and 2,348.12 is: 3,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.53 : 5,985.77 = 2,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.53/5,985.77 = 2,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.53x = 5,985.77 × 2,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.53x = 14,055,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,309.48/4,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.40

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