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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.91, 5,990.46 and 2,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.91, 5,990.46 and 2,351.46 is: 3,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.91 : 5,990.46 = 2,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.91/5,990.46 = 2,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.91x = 5,990.46 × 2,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.91x = 14,086,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086,321.19/4,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.02

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