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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.50, 5,989.89 and 2,351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.50, 5,989.89 and 2,351.06 is: 3,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.50 : 5,989.89 = 2,351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.50/5,989.89 = 2,351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.50x = 5,989.89 × 2,351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.50x = 14,082,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,614.57/4,340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.47

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