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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.60, 5,707.98 and 2,458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.60, 5,707.98 and 2,458.05 is: 3,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.60 : 5,707.98 = 2,458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.60/5,707.98 = 2,458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.60x = 5,707.98 × 2,458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.60x = 14,030,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030,500.24/4,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.98

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