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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.54, 5,590.98 and 2,458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.54, 5,590.98 and 2,458.37 is: 3,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.54 : 5,590.98 = 2,458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.54/5,590.98 = 2,458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.54x = 5,590.98 × 2,458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.54x = 13,744,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744,697.50/4,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.46

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