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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.61, 5,989.69 and 2,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.61, 5,989.69 and 2,452.36 is: 3,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.61 : 5,989.69 = 2,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.61/5,989.69 = 2,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.61x = 5,989.69 × 2,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.61x = 14,688,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688,873.77/4,340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.06

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