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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.78, 5,998.50 and 2,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.78, 5,998.50 and 2,484.14 is: 3,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.78 : 5,998.50 = 2,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.78/5,998.50 = 2,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.78x = 5,998.50 × 2,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.78x = 14,901,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901,113.79/4,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.08

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