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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.08, 5,997.56 and 2,458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.08, 5,997.56 and 2,458.49 is: 3,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.08 : 5,997.56 = 2,458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.08/5,997.56 = 2,458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.08x = 5,997.56 × 2,458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.08x = 14,744,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744,912.83/4,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.91

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