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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.03, 5,986.47 and 2,348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.03, 5,986.47 and 2,348.55 is: 3,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.03 : 5,986.47 = 2,348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.03/5,986.47 = 2,348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.03x = 5,986.47 × 2,348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.03x = 14,059,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,524.12/4,338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.99

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