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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.52, 5,998.24 and 2,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.52, 5,998.24 and 2,357.08 is: 3,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.52 : 5,998.24 = 2,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.52/5,998.24 = 2,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.52x = 5,998.24 × 2,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.52x = 14,138,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,331.54/4,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.79

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