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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.06, 5,997.58 and 2,457.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.06, 5,997.58 and 2,457.64 is: 3,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.06 : 5,997.58 = 2,457.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.06/5,997.58 = 2,457.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.06x = 5,997.58 × 2,457.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.06x = 14,739,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,893.86/4,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.56

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