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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.22, 5,989.80 and 2,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.22, 5,989.80 and 2,451.15 is: 3,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.22 : 5,989.80 = 2,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.22/5,989.80 = 2,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.22x = 5,989.80 × 2,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.22x = 14,681,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,898.27/4,340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.75

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