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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.34, 5,997.96 and 2,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.34, 5,997.96 and 2,356.88 is: 3,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.34 : 5,997.96 = 2,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.34/5,997.96 = 2,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.34x = 5,997.96 × 2,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.34x = 14,136,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,471.96/4,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.50

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