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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.05, 5,998.17 and 2,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.05, 5,998.17 and 2,458.21 is: 3,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.05 : 5,998.17 = 2,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.05/5,998.17 = 2,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.05x = 5,998.17 × 2,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.05x = 14,744,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744,761.48/4,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.68

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