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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.08, 5,990.62 and 2,351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.08, 5,990.62 and 2,351.62 is: 3,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.08 : 5,990.62 = 2,351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.08/5,990.62 = 2,351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.08x = 5,990.62 × 2,351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.08x = 14,087,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087,661.80/4,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.20

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