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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.03, 5,997.51 and 2,356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.03, 5,997.51 and 2,356.59 is: 3,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.03 : 5,997.51 = 2,356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.03/5,997.51 = 2,356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.03x = 5,997.51 × 2,356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.03x = 14,133,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,672.09/4,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.09

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