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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.52, 5,998.20 and 2,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.52, 5,998.20 and 2,357.07 is: 3,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.52 : 5,998.20 = 2,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.52/5,998.20 = 2,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.52x = 5,998.20 × 2,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.52x = 14,138,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,177.27/4,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.76

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