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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.54, 5,149.74 and 2,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.54, 5,149.74 and 2,458.46 is: 3,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.54 : 5,149.74 = 2,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.54/5,149.74 = 2,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.54x = 5,149.74 × 2,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.54x = 12,660,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,429.80/3,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.43

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