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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.51, 5,989.46 and 2,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.51, 5,989.46 and 2,452.30 is: 3,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.51 : 5,989.46 = 2,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.51/5,989.46 = 2,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.51x = 5,989.46 × 2,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.51x = 14,687,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,687,945.82/4,340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.92

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