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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.42, 5,997.40 and 2,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.42, 5,997.40 and 2,457.70 is: 3,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.42 : 5,997.40 = 2,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.42/5,997.40 = 2,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.42x = 5,997.40 × 2,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.42x = 14,739,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,788.84/4,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.25

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