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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.89, 5,999.55 and 2,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.89, 5,999.55 and 2,458.48 is: 3,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.89 : 5,999.55 = 2,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.89/5,999.55 = 2,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.89x = 5,999.55 × 2,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.89x = 14,749,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,773.68/4,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.18

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