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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.29, 5,998.61 and 2,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.29, 5,998.61 and 2,458.76 is: 3,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.29 : 5,998.61 = 2,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.29/5,998.61 = 2,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.29x = 5,998.61 × 2,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.29x = 14,749,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,130.03/4,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.72

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