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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.12, 5,989.40 and 2,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.12, 5,989.40 and 2,350.71 is: 3,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.12 : 5,989.40 = 2,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.12/5,989.40 = 2,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.12x = 5,989.40 × 2,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.12x = 14,079,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,330.72/4,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.00

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