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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.90, 6,515.68 and 2,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.90, 6,515.68 and 2,394.02 is: 3,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.90 : 6,515.68 = 2,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.90/6,515.68 = 2,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.90x = 6,515.68 × 2,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.90x = 15,598,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,668.23/4,340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.42

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