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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.22, 5,999.46 and 2,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.22, 5,999.46 and 2,458.15 is: 3,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.22 : 5,999.46 = 2,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.22/5,999.46 = 2,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.22x = 5,999.46 × 2,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.22x = 14,747,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,572.60/4,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.41

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