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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.68, 5,989.89 and 2,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.68, 5,989.89 and 2,547.90 is: 3,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.68 : 5,989.89 = 2,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.68/5,989.89 = 2,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.68x = 5,989.89 × 2,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.68x = 15,261,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,640.73/4,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.96

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