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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.73, 5,997.11 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.73, 5,997.11 and 2,458.08 is: 3,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.73 : 5,997.11 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.73/5,997.11 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.73x = 5,997.11 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.73x = 14,741,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741,363.86/4,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.37

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