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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.54, 5,148.24 and 2,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.54, 5,148.24 and 2,457.46 is: 3,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.54 : 5,148.24 = 2,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.54/5,148.24 = 2,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.54x = 5,148.24 × 2,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.54x = 12,651,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,593.87/3,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.93

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