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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.05, 5,997.39 and 2,356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.05, 5,997.39 and 2,356.57 is: 3,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.05 : 5,997.39 = 2,356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.05/5,997.39 = 2,356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.05x = 5,997.39 × 2,356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.05x = 14,133,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,269.35/4,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.98

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