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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.55, 5,985.75 and 2,348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.55, 5,985.75 and 2,348.09 is: 3,240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.55 : 5,985.75 = 2,348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.55/5,985.75 = 2,348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.55x = 5,985.75 × 2,348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.55x = 14,055,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,067.83/4,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.32

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