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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.82, 5,998.59 and 2,357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.82, 5,998.59 and 2,357.39 is: 3,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.82 : 5,998.59 = 2,357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.82/5,998.59 = 2,357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.82x = 5,998.59 × 2,357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.82x = 14,141,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,016.08/4,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.19

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