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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.27, 5,989.55 and 2,350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.27, 5,989.55 and 2,350.81 is: 3,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.27 : 5,989.55 = 2,350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.27/5,989.55 = 2,350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.27x = 5,989.55 × 2,350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.27x = 14,080,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,267.31/4,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.10

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