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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.18, 5,989.46 and 2,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.18, 5,989.46 and 2,350.74 is: 3,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.18 : 5,989.46 = 2,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.18/5,989.46 = 2,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.18x = 5,989.46 × 2,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.18x = 14,079,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,663.20/4,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.03

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