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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.12, 5,990.88 and 2,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.12, 5,990.88 and 2,478.72 is: 3,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.12 : 5,990.88 = 2,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.12/5,990.88 = 2,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.12x = 5,990.88 × 2,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.12x = 14,849,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,714.07/4,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.71

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