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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.78, 5,989.28 and 2,452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.78, 5,989.28 and 2,452.26 is: 3,383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.78 : 5,989.28 = 2,452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.78/5,989.28 = 2,452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.78x = 5,989.28 × 2,452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.78x = 14,687,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,687,259.51/4,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.56

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