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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.02, 5,997.50 and 2,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.02, 5,997.50 and 2,431.84 is: 3,355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.02 : 5,997.50 = 2,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.02/5,997.50 = 2,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.02x = 5,997.50 × 2,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.02x = 14,584,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,960.40/4,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.93

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