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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.44, 5,709.15 and 2,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.44, 5,709.15 and 2,458.91 is: 3,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.44 : 5,709.15 = 2,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.44/5,709.15 = 2,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.44x = 5,709.15 × 2,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.44x = 14,038,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,257.48/4,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.16

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