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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.92, 5,990.84 and 2,452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.92, 5,990.84 and 2,452.85 is: 3,385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.92 : 5,990.84 = 2,452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.92/5,990.84 = 2,452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.92x = 5,990.84 × 2,452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.92x = 14,694,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,631.89/4,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.14

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