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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.41, 5,989.77 and 2,400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.41, 5,989.77 and 2,400.13 is: 3,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.41 : 5,989.77 = 2,400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.41/5,989.77 = 2,400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.41x = 5,989.77 × 2,400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.41x = 14,376,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376,184.72/4,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.18

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