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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.52, 5,990.40 and 2,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.52, 5,990.40 and 2,477.52 is: 3,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.52 : 5,990.40 = 2,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.52/5,990.40 = 2,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.52x = 5,990.40 × 2,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.52x = 14,841,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,335.81/4,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.25

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