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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.03, 5,988.24 and 2,451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.03, 5,988.24 and 2,451.51 is: 3,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.03 : 5,988.24 = 2,451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.03/5,988.24 = 2,451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.03x = 5,988.24 × 2,451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.03x = 14,680,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,230.24/4,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.52

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