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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.96, 5,962.96 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.96, 5,962.96 and 2,458.08 is: 3,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.96 : 5,962.96 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.96/5,962.96 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.96x = 5,962.96 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.96x = 14,657,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,432.72/4,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.17

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