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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.16, 5,997.65 and 2,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.16, 5,997.65 and 2,356.71 is: 3,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.16 : 5,997.65 = 2,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.16/5,997.65 = 2,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.16x = 5,997.65 × 2,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.16x = 14,134,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,709.95/4,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.23

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