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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.55, 5,998.08 and 2,357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.55, 5,998.08 and 2,357.07 is: 3,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.55 : 5,998.08 = 2,357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.55/5,998.08 = 2,357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.55x = 5,998.08 × 2,357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.55x = 14,137,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,894.43/4,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.67

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