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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.76, 5,990.22 and 2,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.76, 5,990.22 and 2,351.27 is: 3,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.76 : 5,990.22 = 2,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.76/5,990.22 = 2,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.76x = 5,990.22 × 2,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.76x = 14,084,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,624.58/4,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.74

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