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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,345.83, 5,996.88 and 2,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,345.83, 5,996.88 and 2,457.32 is: 3,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,345.83 : 5,996.88 = 2,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,345.83/5,996.88 = 2,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,345.83x = 5,996.88 × 2,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,345.83x = 14,736,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,223.18/4,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.89

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