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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.64, 5,989.44 and 2,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.64, 5,989.44 and 2,451.72 is: 3,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.64 : 5,989.44 = 2,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.64/5,989.44 = 2,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.64x = 5,989.44 × 2,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.64x = 14,684,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,429.84/4,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.01

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