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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.68, 5,990.15 and 2,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.68, 5,990.15 and 2,351.23 is: 3,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.68 : 5,990.15 = 2,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.68/5,990.15 = 2,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.68x = 5,990.15 × 2,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.68x = 14,084,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,220.38/4,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.70

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