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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.91, 5,998.68 and 2,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.91, 5,998.68 and 2,357.46 is: 3,253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.91 : 5,998.68 = 2,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.91/5,998.68 = 2,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.91x = 5,998.68 × 2,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.91x = 14,141,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,648.15/4,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.26

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