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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.97, 5,709.39 and 2,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.97, 5,709.39 and 2,459.32 is: 3,393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.97 : 5,709.39 = 2,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.97/5,709.39 = 2,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.97x = 5,709.39 × 2,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.97x = 14,041,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,217.01/4,137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.26

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