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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.65, 5,990.48 and 2,453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.65, 5,990.48 and 2,453.13 is: 3,384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.65 : 5,990.48 = 2,453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.65/5,990.48 = 2,453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.65x = 5,990.48 × 2,453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.65x = 14,695,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,428.91/4,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.76

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