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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.45, 5,989.92 and 2,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.45, 5,989.92 and 2,351.03 is: 3,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.45 : 5,989.92 = 2,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.45/5,989.92 = 2,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.45x = 5,989.92 × 2,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.45x = 14,082,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,442.85/4,340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.46

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