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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.54, 5,996.79 and 2,457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.54, 5,996.79 and 2,457.89 is: 3,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.54 : 5,996.79 = 2,457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.54/5,996.79 = 2,457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.54x = 5,996.79 × 2,457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.54x = 14,739,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,450.17/4,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.08

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