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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.84, 5,987.70 and 2,451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.84, 5,987.70 and 2,451.03 is: 3,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.84 : 5,987.70 = 2,451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.84/5,987.70 = 2,451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.84x = 5,987.70 × 2,451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.84x = 14,676,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,032.33/4,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.48

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