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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.08, 5,997.68 and 2,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.08, 5,997.68 and 2,356.68 is: 3,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.08 : 5,997.68 = 2,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.08/5,997.68 = 2,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.08x = 5,997.68 × 2,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.08x = 14,134,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,612.50/4,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.27

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