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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.59, 5,947.25 and 2,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.59, 5,947.25 and 2,446.59 is: 3,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.59 : 5,947.25 = 2,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.59/5,947.25 = 2,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.59x = 5,947.25 × 2,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.59x = 14,550,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550,492.45/4,309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.30

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