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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.39, 5,989.70 and 2,451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.39, 5,989.70 and 2,451.94 is: 3,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.39 : 5,989.70 = 2,451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.39/5,989.70 = 2,451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.39x = 5,989.70 × 2,451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.39x = 14,686,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,376.17/4,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.66

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