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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.36, 5,999.31 and 2,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.36, 5,999.31 and 2,458.91 is: 3,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.36 : 5,999.31 = 2,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.36/5,999.31 = 2,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.36x = 5,999.31 × 2,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.36x = 14,751,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751,778.35/4,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.27

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