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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.05, 5,999.02 and 2,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.05, 5,999.02 and 2,458.64 is: 3,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.05 : 5,999.02 = 2,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.05/5,999.02 = 2,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.05x = 5,999.02 × 2,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.05x = 14,749,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,430.53/4,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.97

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