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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.40, 5,708.97 and 2,458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.40, 5,708.97 and 2,458.73 is: 3,393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.40 : 5,708.97 = 2,458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.40/5,708.97 = 2,458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.40x = 5,708.97 × 2,458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.40x = 14,036,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,830.08/4,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.49

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