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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.67, 5,989.70 and 2,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.67, 5,989.70 and 2,426.14 is: 3,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.67 : 5,989.70 = 2,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.67/5,989.70 = 2,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.67x = 5,989.70 × 2,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.67x = 14,531,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,850.76/4,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.84

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