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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.79, 5,997.92 and 2,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.79, 5,997.92 and 2,458.26 is: 3,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.79 : 5,997.92 = 2,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.79/5,997.92 = 2,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.79x = 5,997.92 × 2,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.79x = 14,744,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744,434.53/4,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.03

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